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Buy OnlineUnkel is a small organic vineyard & minimal intervention winery run by husband and wife duo Rob and Kate Burley, located in the picturesque growing region of Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand. Our wines are lovingly handcrafted in order to respect and portray a true sense of time & place.
“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.
Winery notes (2022 Vintage)
"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. Direct pressed Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling that has been aged in a mixture of old puncheons and stainless steel.
The wines of the 2022 vintage are undoubtedly our best yet. After 3 years of farming this site we have learnt certain intricacies and nuances that have forged the path for how the wines are made here at Unkel. These wines run the line between both an expression of place and wines that are just downright fun to drink. We are extremely happy with these wines and we cannot wait to share them with you."
David Walker Bell, WineFolio.co.nz, March 2023 (2022 Vintage)
"The ‘Life on Mars’ white blend 2022 is Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. As befits a mix of varietals, it is made in a mix of tank and barrel. With peach, apricot, apple and dried pineapple on the nose, and following through to the palate. Textural, with a delicious light phenolic element, coming from time on lees – this sees minimal skin-contact when pressed. A super picnic wine for summer which will take a chill well."
