Kindeli Tinto

Grape: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Riesling
Region: Nelson, New Zealand
Vintage: 2024
Body: Light
Sweetness: Dry
Style: Savoury
ABV: 12.5%

A juicy, light-bodied red from Nelson, New Zealand, made from Pinot Noir, Merlot and a splash of Riesling. Think ripe cherry, raspberry and cranberry, with bright acidity, soft tannins and a slightly savoury edge. The Riesling brings a little extra lift to the blend, keeping everything fresh, crunchy and very happy with a slight chill.

Kindeli is the project of Alex Craighead, who makes wine in Upper Moutere at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. His wines are all about organic farming, spontaneous fermentation and a hands-off approach in the cellar, resulting in wines that tend to feel energetic, expressive and a little wild around the edges.

The fun part here is the blend. Pinot Noir and Merlot make plenty of sense in a red wine, but throwing Riesling into the mix is a little less conventional. Co-fermenting red and white grapes can bring extra aromatics and freshness without taking away the juicy red-fruited character.