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Welcome to the O Naturel Blog. Our little corner of the internet where we share stories from the vineyard. Follow along as we take you through the seasons in Central Otago, from bud burst to harvest, share what’s happening in the cellar, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at life growing organic wine on our patch of Cromwell. You’ll also find tasting notes, food pairing ideas, and updates on our Cottage and Loft stays – a bit of everything that makes O Naturel what it is.

What Does “Natural Wine” Actually Mean? A Winemaker’s Honest Answer

People ask me this almost every week, usually holding a glass, usually a little unsure if there’s a wrong answer. There isn’t. But there is a real one, and I MORE »

Why Central Otago Is One of the World’s Most Unusual Places to Grow Pinot Noir

I still remember the first time someone explained Central Otago’s geography to me properly, and it genuinely changed how I thought about growing wine here. It isn’t just a pretty MORE »

Wine Tasting in Central Otago: What Makes a Natural Wine Tasting Different

If you’ve been to a few wine tastings before, you’ll probably arrive with certain expectations: a neat lineup of glasses, a tidy tasting note for each one, maybe a slightly MORE »

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