A beautiful blend of direct pressed, barrel fermented Chardonnay and Riesling from the dense clay soils of Moutere in Nelson. This has bright fruit aromatics and a supple, juicy palate.

‘Brood’ is a beekeeping term for the part of a hive where life is regenerating. Fermentation is an incredible, natural process of chemical change. Putting the two words together already evokes a lot. Lauren Yap and Jim Brown of Brood Fermentation are based in Nelson, and focus on both brewing and winemaking. Their experience spans across the craft end of these industries in shit-hot regions like the Adelaide Hills and Oregon.