Kindeli By Alex Craighead Wines

Alex Craighead and his partner Josefina Venturino are the founders of Kindeli Wines, a label that specializes in zero additives winemaking from Nelson, New Zealand. They started making zero-sulfur wines in 2013 when they couldn’t find many options in New Zealand. In 2016, they bought an organic winery and vineyard in the South Island, where they practice biodynamic farming methods. They use natural fertilizers, cover crops, and livestock to enhance the soil and the ecosystem around the vines.

To make their wines, Craighead uses a meticulous process that avoids nasty microorganisms, chemicals, and additives that can alter the flavor and character of the wine. He only uses natural methods to prevent spoilage and oxidation, such as temperature control, inert gas, and natural antioxidants. The wines are not filtered or fined and are sealed by hand with VINC+ Corks, which are a line of TCA taint-free micro-agglomerated. The Kindeli wines are truly “alive” and will change with each tasting.