The Nelson region and the Moutere area in particular, receives a lot of sun – more than 2300 hours a year, making it one of New Zealand’s sunniest regions. Clear skies allow for rapid cooling at night, nurturing the slow development of flavours and a gradual reduction in fruit acids.
This combination of climate and soil type produces white wines of concentration and texture, and rich savoury Pinot Noir with a fingerprint of textured minerally fruit acid.