Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"We're Lauren and Jim! We've collectively worked across the beer, wine, hop, and malt industries for 10+ years and have now landed in the rich fruit basket that is Nelson, Aotearoa New Zealand. We farm our own organic vineyard with biodynamic practices and make minimal intervention wine.
Chilled red/rosé. 50/50 carbonic maceration and whole bunch pressed Pinot Noir, and a kiss of Pinot Gris. This wine showcases vibrant, confectionary red fruits and melon without any of the green pepper spice typically imparted by stems. Soft, elegant, and bursting with juicy fruit character, Nuka 2024 invokes the freshness and charm of a Tavel rosé. This is our favorite vintage of Nuka yet."
Reviews for previous vintages below…
90/100 David Walker Bell, WineFolio.co.nz, November 2024 (2022 Vintage)
"A wine from Nelson – made from Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. A blushing light ruby-garnet red colour in the glass. Aromas of raspberry, sumac, sweet cherry, guava, pink peppercorn, red liquorice and rose petal. The palate is light and intensely fruity, with a whoosh of bubblegum and strawberry candies. A bright acidity keeps the flavours turning over, and towards the finish there is more spice and herbal notes. Is it perhaps a ‘nouveau’ style? – try serving this chilled and allowing it to breathe and warm slightly as you finish the bottle."


















