15 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 (2024 Vintage)
"Riesling from Central Otago. Certified organic fruit from Mt Edward's Pisa Terrace vineyard. Fine loam over alluvial gravels. 100% whole bunch ferment in stainless steel for seven days. Pressed to barrel for four months, then aged in stainless steel for a further six months.
Honeycomb and flint. Round and robust with a salty acidic thread that drives the wine. Unfined and unfiltered. Minimal added sulphites."











