Richmond Plains

Nelson Pinot Noir and Gris from New Zealand's South Island.

Richmond Plains sits in Nelson, South Island's compact wine region known for cool-climate precision. The winery focuses on Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, varieties that thrive in Nelson's maritime conditions. The Blanc de Noir—a still wine crafted from Pinot Noir—anchors the portfolio alongside a traditional Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. These wines have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Falstaff. Nelson's short growing season and variable weather demand careful site selection and timing; Richmond Plains' output reflects the region's character: wines built on acidity and mineral tension rather than ripeness alone. Pinot Noir from this corner of New Zealand tends toward red-fruit clarity and structural definition. The Pinot Gris expresses the crisp, stone-fruit profile typical of the variety in cool zones.