Luta Wines Chenin Blanc "Vale" 2023
Regular price
$69.00
Storefront
120 Tembeling Road
#01-01
Singapore 423619
Singapore
Luta Wines Chenin Blanc "Vale" 2023
Rob and Kate Burley have since 2019 been organically farming a picturesque 5.5 Hectare vineyard in Nelson, planted with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris & Riesling. As the ‘Unkel’, they always allow the wine to do the talking, leading its own life through fermentation and ageing in the winery providing what they believe is the most honest expression of the fruit that they started with.
Luta wines are a recent addition to their Unkel Wines range & are wines made from a selection of barrels that they believe tell the story of the unique Moutere clays & the organic vineyards in which these vines are farmed. These are aged for longer at every step, from barrel to tank and again in the bottle, prior to release.
‘Luta’ - derived from Lutum, the Latin word for clay - pays reference to the Moutere clays where the grapes are grown.
Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Chenin Blanc from Nelson, New Zealand. Grown on clay soils in the Upper Moutere in Tasman from the Unkel vineyard, planted on gravel & threaded clay
Taste Profile: Yuzu, kaffir lime and honeysuckle lead into ripe feijoa and a whisper of beeswax. Bright and mouth-watering with fine phenolics, it finishes pure and creamy with a lingering saline edge.
Winemaking Process: The fruit for this wine was whole-bunch pressed and settled overnight before being racked to and fermented in a mixture of old Puncheon and barrique. Aged on lees for 10 months, then racked to stainless steel where it was aged for a further 6 months
Country
New Zealand
Region
Nelson
Maker
Unkel Wines
Style
Lush & Tropical White
Winery Practices
Minimal Interventionist Winemaking
Key Techniques Used
Autolyse (On Lees Ageing)
Maturation Medium
Oak Barrels
Aging Duration
13-18 Months
Primary Taste
Tree Fruit, Tropical Fruit, Floral, Herbal, and Mineral
Secondary Taste
Creamy / Buttery
Acidity
Medium +
Dryness
Very Dry
Food Pairing
White Fish
Key Highlights
Winery
Winery
Unkel Wines
Run by Rob & Kate Burley, they run an organically farmed vineyard in Nelson. They run 2 ranges - Unkel, which their envision as a range of "fun Uncle" wines, and Luta, which is their premium range from a unique Moutere clay driven vineyard
Classification
Classification
Experimental Wines
These wines may not represent their "sense of place", but rather showcase the winemaker's style & creativity. While not classified, this does not mean that they aren't as good - they can be fantastic, but made in the winemaker's style & perspective
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Otherwise, we provide a cheaper Standard Delivery option that would have your wines delivered within 3 business days
Please see our Shipping Policy for the full details
Same Day Delivery is possible for orders between Tuesday - Sunday, and is conditional on whether we have the wines available at our storefront. Look out for products listed here
Select "Local Delivery" shipping option upon checkout, and orders made by 6PM would be able to be delivered same day
Perfect for those last-minute dinner parties or when you simply can’t wait to order wine online and uncork that bottle.
Otherwise, we provide a cheaper Standard Delivery option that would have your wines delivered within 3 business days
Please see our Shipping Policy for the full details
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Absolutely! Wine makes the best gift—whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just because.
Simply enter the lucky recipient’s details at checkout, and we’ll deliver the goods with a smile.
Want to make it extra special? We’ve got you covered with gift-wrapping options and accessories like stylish gift boxes. And if you’re looking to really impress, our gift hampers are packed with wine and goodies that’ll make their day!
We hate the disappointment of opening an off-drinking bottle of wine – as much as a kid seeing their scoop of ice cream fall to the ground (Yes, it hurts).
Simply contact us within 7 days of receiving your wines to let us know why you’re not satisfied and drop off the remaining unused wines back to us. The bottle will have to be at least 3/4 full and the same wine the bottle is in (duh).
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We hate the disappointment of opening an off-drinking bottle of wine – as much as a kid seeing their scoop of ice cream fall to the ground (Yes, it hurts).
Simply contact us within 7 days of receiving your wines to let us know why you’re not satisfied and drop off the remaining unused wines back to us. The bottle will have to be at least 3/4 full and the same wine the bottle is in (duh).
Once we verify that the the wine was corked or damaged, we will process the refund.
Please see our Return Policy for the full details
