Unkel Wines White Blend "Life On Mars" 2023

From Unkel Wines' "fun Uncle" series, they strive to make cruisy, fun & slightly wild wines, making minimal interventionist wines that work with Mother Nature, rather than being the overbearing parents of their grapes

Rob and Kate Burley have since 2019 been organically farming a picturesque 5.5 Hectare vineyard in Nelson, planted with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & Riesling. As the ‘Unkel’, they always allow the wine to do the talking, leading its own life through fermentation and ageing in the winery providing what they believe is the most honest expression of the fruit that they started with.

Grape Varietals: Blend of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling from Nelson, New Zealand

Taste Profile: 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.

Winemaking Process: Directly pressed & aged in a mixture of old puncheons & stainless steel