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Kindeli Tinto 2022

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Tasting notes

The carbonic maceration component gives the wine a distinctive fresh-fruit lift and a slight prickle on the palate that you don't often find in New Zealand reds. The addition of Riesling to the blend is an unconventional move that sharpens the acidity and keeps the wine from ever feeling heavy — at 12% ABV it is genuinely refreshing.

BodyFruitTanninAcidity
Wild StrawberryRaspberryPomegranateEarth
  • Style: Light-bodied, translucent ruby; crunchy red fruit; bright acidity; slight prickle; 12% ABV
  • Grapes & Terroir: 70% Pinot Noir, 20% Merlot, 10% Riesling; Biogro-certified organic; Moutere Clay and Gravel, Upper Moutere, Nelson
  • Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation; partial carbonic maceration; 5-12 days skin contact with ~10% stems; stainless steel elevage; unfined, unfiltered, zero added SO2
  • Serving: Serve lightly chilled at 52-55F; no decant needed; drink within 1-2 years
  • Pairing: Charcuterie, goat cheese, tomato pasta, grilled salmon, pizza
  • Similar To: For fans of Beaujolais, Gamay, or light natural reds who want something from the Southern Hemisphere

Kindeli Tinto 2022 is a co-fermented blend of 70% Pinot Noir, 20% Merlot, and 10% Riesling, sourced from organically farmed vineyards on Moutere Clay and Gravel soils in the Upper Moutere valley, Nelson, on New Zealand's South Island. Vines average around 25 years of age and are Biogro-certified organic.

In the winery, a minority of the fruit undergoes carbonic maceration for brightness and lift. The remainder spends between five and twelve days on skins with roughly 10% stem inclusion. Fermentation is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, and elevage stays in stainless. The wine is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without any added sulfur.

The result is a light-bodied, translucent ruby red with a lively prickle on opening. Aromas of wild strawberry, crushed raspberry, pomegranate, and a savory herb undercurrent lead to a palate of crunchy red fruit, fine-grained tannins, and mouthwatering acidity. The 10% Riesling adds a citrusy brightness and keeps the finish clean and dry.

Drink it lightly chilled, ideally within one to two years of release. This is an everyday natural red built for the table, not the cellar.

Serve lightly chilled alongside charcuterie, fresh goat cheese, or a simple tomato and herb pasta. It works well with grilled salmon or roasted chicken thighs, where its bright acidity cuts through fat without overwhelming delicate flavors. A natural match for antipasto spreads, pizza, or anything you'd put on a backyard table.

Wine details

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, Red Wine
Wine Style:, Light Body
Grapes:, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Riesling
Farming:, Organic
Vintage:, 2022
Alcohol:, 12%
Country:, New Zealand
Region:, Nelson
Appellation:, Nelson
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Zero Added Sugar

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Producer profile

Kindeli

Kindeli is the project of Alex Craighead and Josefina Venturino. Craighead, born in Australia and raised in New Zealand, studied oenology at Lincoln University in Christchurch before accumulating vintages in the Hunter Valley, Marlborough, Okanagan Valley, Yarra Valley, Waipara, Barbaresco, Barolo, McLaren Vale, Central Otago, Burgundy, Corsica, Languedoc, Bordeaux, and Spain. He and Venturino began experimenting with zero-sulfur wines in 2013 and released their first wines under the Kindeli and DON labels in Martinborough in 2014.

In 2016 they relocated to Nelson and purchased an existing organic winery and vineyard in Upper Moutere. The home vineyard covers 4.8 hectares planted on Moutere Series Clay with 14 varieties including Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. They lease additional vineyards bringing total farmed area to approximately 11 hectares across four sites. All vineyards hold Biogro organic certification. Farming inputs include sulfur, seaweed, compost, bat guano, and copper used only when necessary. Cover crops and wild clover fix nitrogen between rows, and neighboring sheep are brought in each spring to graze beneath the vines.

In the winery, Craighead uses a combination of stainless steel tanks, neutral oak barrels, and clay amphora. His winemaking approach varies by cuvee and vintage but consistently involves spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, zero additives, and bottling by gravity. Finished wines are unfined, unfiltered, and contain no added SO2. Since 2017 he has used Noma Corks, made from recycled sugarcane and free from TCA risk.

Wine region

Nelson, New Zealand

Upper Moutere is a subregion within Nelson, located at the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island. The area is defined by its ancient Moutere Series Clay soils — described as among the oldest and poorest soils in New Zealand — along with pockets of gravel and silt across the rolling hills. Nelson records the highest sunshine hours of any region in New Zealand and receives over 1,000mm of rainfall annually. Proximity to the sea moderates temperature swings, producing fruit with pronounced aromatics and consistent natural acidity.

Nelson as a whole is a small wine region known for producing Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer. It sits between Marlborough to the east and the Tasman Sea to the west. Upper Moutere, where Kindeli farms, sits inland from the city of Nelson on clay-dominant hillsides. The rolling topography creates variability in sun exposure and drainage, which contributes to complexity in grapes grown across the valley.

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We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

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East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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