produce exceptional wines and the accolades follow.
From our world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, to emerging varieties and exemplary organics, Nelson Tasman produces some of Aotearoa’s most highly innovative and passionate wines. Our region is one of the most highly awarded wine regions in Aotearoa, and the 2023 vintage has, yet again, proven why.
Download Nelson’s Top Wines list
We’ve curated a list of our top award-winning and highly recognised wines by variety for you to make your way through this season. Taste the best of our increasingly lauded Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Rosé. Savour our Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer, Viognier and Blanc de Noir. Whatever your taste, there’s something for you, and something new to discover.
Sharing, gifting, cellaring or savouring, choose Nelson Tasman’s finest.
award-winning nelson CHARDONNAY.
"The fruitiness that comes through in Nelson Chardonnay is just so delightful. The winemaking - use of oak, use of flint - it’s all there."
Judge and winemaker, Anna McCarty.
COLIN HARRISON MEMORIAL TROPHY
Nelson Tasman produces some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s finest Chardonnay, and the Colin Harrison Memorial Trophy recognises the best of the best.
Our annual blind tasting competition is open to all Chardonnay producers in the Nelson Tasman region, and is one of the harder competitions for our selected critics to judge.
winner 2023
Moutere Hills Sarau Chardonnay 2022
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Put Nelson Tasman wines on your festive tables this summer, and find out why ours is one of the most awarded wine regions by hectare in Aotearoa. Download the Nelson Top wines List and buy online or look for the green ‘Taste Nelson Wines’ sticker in store today.
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