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Subregions of Nelson
- Waimea Plains,
- Upper Moutere,
- Motueka,
- Takaka/Golden Bay
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Major Grapes and Wine Styles of Nelson
- White: Sauvignon Blanc (39%), Chardonnay (15.2%), Pinot Gris (8.1%), Riesling (7%), Gewürztraminer (3.4%)
- Red: Pinot Noir (23.1%)
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Soil types in Nelson
gravelly silt loams in the Waimea Plains, clay-based soils in Upper Moutere
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Major Natural Features of Nelson
Tasman Mountains, Richmond Range, Waimea River, Golden Bay
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Major Producers in Nelson
Greenhough, Seifried Estate, Neudorf
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Subregions of Malrborough
- Wairau Valley,
- Awatere Valley,
- Southern Valleys (Brancott, Omaka, Waihopai)
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Major Grapes and Wine Styles of Marlborough
- White: Sauvignon Blanc (69.9%), Chardonnay (7.7%), Pinot Gris (3.2%), Riesling (2.9%)
- Red: Pinot Noir (13.8%)
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Soil Types in Marlborough
variable shallow, stony soils and deep sandy loams, clay-based soils on hillside sites
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Major Natural Features of Marlborough
Richmond Range (divides Marlborough and Nelson), Wairau River, Awatere River, Kaikoura Ranges
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Major Producers of Marlborough
Allan Scott, Cloudy Bay, Fromm, Hunter's, Saint Clair, Spy Valley
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