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Buy Online15 Minute Bottles is a collaboration between two families, David Collins and Lana Kennett, and Tom Lascelles and Anne Kirsch. The project came about in Europe, when their paths crossed while Tom was working for Austrian, natural wine superstar, Claus Preisinger. With both couples coming back to New Zealand in 2021, they saw an opportunity to produce here the style of energetic, approachable natural wines they’d loved in Europe. With one family based in Canterbury, and the other in Central Otago, their intention is to produce multi-regional wines that are unfined, unfiltered with minimal added sulphites. David best explains the reason behind their name, 15 Minute Bottles –
"It’s rooted in the fun, energetic, thought provoking wine we fell for while in Europe. When we drank a banger, we would call it a '15 minute bottle' because it didn't hang around for long (enjoyed responsibly with a large group of friends of course)."
Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Silty Clay over sandy gravels, 50% direct press, 35% whole bunch carbonic for 9 days. 15% destemmed and fermented for 3 weeks. Fermented separately in old oak barrels and blended prior to bottling. Salty, acid driven and textural. 12.5% abv Unfined and unfiltered, Minimal added sulphites."
David Walker Bell, WineFolio.co.nz, June 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Fruit from Waipara North Canterbury. Silty clay over sandy gravels. Showing quite a lots of character which I think is part of the point with this style of wine – funky, oxidative, tannic and brimming with salty acidity. It feels quite european – with a rounded complexity rather than straightforward green fruitiness. An integrated set of parts that is complete and softer on the finish."
