Developed at HortResearch and released in 2000, this variety was bred from New Zealand Smoothcone and a New Zealand male.Its distinct gooseberry aroma is a descriptor often associated with the Sauvignon Blanc grape – hence the name Nelson Sauvin™.A mid to late season hop with a moderate yield; this is a late shooting hop with a vigorous spring growth producing a compact cone with an ovate shape up to 5 cm long. All New Zealand hops are disease free.