Unkel (variation of the spelling of Uncle), is about working with Mother Nature in the Vineyard to produce the highest quality fruit that we can obtain from her. Once in the winery, rather than being that hands-on, overbearing parent or father figure, you can think of us more like that cruisy, fun, slightly wild Uncle in your life.
As the ‘Unkel’, we always allow the wine to do the talking, leading its own life through fermentation and ageing in the winery providing what we believe is the most honest expression of the fruit that we started with ultimately, we just want to make wines to be enjoyed with friends and family. Wines to be shared with a smile...anywhere, anytime and on any occasion.
Unkel wines are made with organic grapes from the Upper Moutere - Nelson wine region in Aotearoa.
'Life On Mars' White Blend - 2022
Direct pressed Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling that has been aged in a mixture of old puncheons and stainless steel.
A medium bodied, aromatic white. Floral notes with green apple, pear and a hint of honeysuckle. Slightly oily in mouth-feel with a bright line of acidity cleaning the palate and keeping it fresh.
'Life's a Beach' Orange - 2022
Skin-fermented Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay aged in a mixture of old puncheons and stainless steel.
A medium bodied orange wine that you want to keep sipping. Gentle, mouthwatering phenolics wrapped around a hit of Peaches and cream, orange rind, stewed red apple and nectarine. A great intro to orange wine.
'La De Da' Light Red - 2022
A mixture of direct pressed and carbonic maceration Pinot Noir, Merlot and Gewürztraminer that has been in aged in a mixture of old puncheons and stainless steel.
A bridge between a heavier rose and a light red. We think La De Da is best served chilled.
'Jurassic' Red - 2022
A blend of Pinot Noir, Merlot and Gewürztraminer. The Fruit was de-stemmed and fermented on skins for 5-7 days and aged in a mixture of old
puncheons and stainless steel.
A Medium bodied red showing bright plum, cherry and bubble gum with a savoury tomato stalk and clove spice. Soft, fleshy and luscious with supple tannin.