Nelson is the country's eighth largest wine region. The region is sited on the western side of the country near the northern tip of the South Island.
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- Anchorage Wines A family-owned vineyard and winery in Motueka, near Abel Tasman National Park. Produces Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Rimu Grove Winery A small but growing producer of handmade wines using traditional Burgundian techniques.
- Sunset Valley Vineyard Organic wines produced on a family-owned and operated vineyard. Certified organic Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Located near Upper Moutere.
- Glover's Vineyard High-quality wines include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. The three-hectare estate vineyard lies on a gentle, north facing slope near Nelson.
- Kahurangi Estate This 26-acre Nelson area vineyard is planted in five grape varieties: Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer. Cafe, tasting room and vineyard cottage accommodations available.
- Moutere Hills Winery A family-run winery producing estate-grown wines from quality Nelson grapes. Open to visitors for tasting and light meals. Menu available on the site.
- Neudorf Vineyards Located in Upper Moutere, owned and operated by Tim and Judy Finn, this vineyard produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Woollaston Estates Family-run winery in Upper Moutere, making a range of reds and whites under its own name and the Tussock label. Includes product descriptions, ordering, and information about the property.
- Seifried Vineyards Labels include Winemakers Collection, Seifried Estate and Old Coach Range producing Chardonnays, Rieslings, and Sauvignon Blancs.
- Holmes Brothers Richmond Plains Organically grown grapes yield a range of red and white wines from this Nelson area vineyard.
- Te Mania Estate Small family winery planted in Riesling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes located near Richmond, Nelson.
- Brightwater Vineyards Boutique winemaker. Produces a full range of red and white wines. Offers a sign up for wine club and newsletter.
- Kaimira Estate Produces a range of red and white wines. Tasting notes, viticulture information and online ordering available.
- Blackenbrook Winery Family-run, boutique winery. Established 1998. Offers a full range of red and white varietal wines including Montepulciano, a red grape variety from Central Italy.
- Renato Premium Wines Boutique-style Burgundian wines from Nelson include Pinot Noir (Dijon and newer French clones), Chardonney (Mendoza and Clone 15), Pinot Gris, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.