Kindeli is a natural winery located in the beautiful Upper Moutere area of Nelson, New Zealand.
It is owned and operated by Alex Craighead and Josefina Venturino. This winery is a perfect travel destination for wine lovers who are interested in natural winemaking.
Production
Kindeli produces zero additive wines from 10 different grape varieties. Currently, Alex Craighead farms 11 hectares of grapes across four vineyards, and the winery uses a combination of owned and managed vineyards.
Winemaking
Alex Craighead is committed to producing high-quality wines by employing various methods such as on-skin fermentation, direct pressing, and carbonic maceration. The winery utilizes stainless steel, neutral oak, polyethylene vats, and amphora to ferment its wines. In addition to that, the winery employs various measures to avoid wine flaws such as brettanomyces, mouse taint, ethyl-acetate, volatile-acidity, and volatile sulphur compounds.
Tastings
Visitors can experience the winery by scheduling a tasting appointment through the Kindeli website. The winery is committed to curbing environmental impact and is powered by solar energy. The wines from Kindeli are bright and whimsical in label, color, and style, and they are blended wines, sometimes made from both red and white varieties. Visitors can try Kindeli Tinto, a red wine made by Alex Craighead, which is a blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc.
When to visit
Kindeli is open to visitors by appointment only, and visitors can contact the winery through their website to schedule a visit. The best time to visit Kindeli is during the summer months between December and February. During this period, visitors can enjoy the scenic surroundings and the warm weather.
How to get there
To get to Kindeli, visitors need to drive to Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand. The winery's exact location can be found on their website. Upper Moutere is approximately thirty minutes from Nelson, and a car would be the most convenient mode of transport.