And why do you already love them so much?
We are the wine company you want to deal with, not the one you have to deal with. We could bore you with all our experience and qualifications but then that just detracts from what we are here to do; show you some amazing wines without any bulls*$t. Don’t mess about, jump in and let’s talk about getting some amazing wines coming your way.
Lake Road is a multi-generational, family-owned winery run by the Blampied family. Their involvement in viticulture and winemaking dates back to the first vines planted in 1975, and today, 3rd generation brothers Steven and Andrew Blampied lead the vineyard, winemaking, and sales operations.
Based on New Zealand’s easternmost edge, Lake Road’s vineyards are located across New Zealand, with some among the first in the world to see the sun each day. The abundant sunlight and coastal climate encourage early ripening, producing grapes with a rich tropical fruit, vibrant aromatics and exceptional flavour.
Lake Road produces vibrant, expressive wines that capture the energy and character of their vineyards. Renowned for their lively Sauvignon Blancs, elegant Pinot Noirs and aromatic Pinot Gris, their wines consistently receive acclaim from critics and wine enthusiasts worldwide.
People think the wine world is only for well to do’s, people who have a butler and live in a stately home, that’s bullshit. People are afraid of the wine world, that they don’t know enough and don’t dare ask, that’s bullshit. Wine is fermented grape juice, that’s it. Drink what you like, try what you don’t know and find more wines you never knew about which you will fall in love with
” If a customer doesn’t like white wine or red wine, if a customer doesn’t like rose, sparkling or Champagne, tell them to f!$k off!”
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“If you have ever spilt a glass of wine, chances are I am not going like you”
“I fear that James is clinically insane, however, he speaks more sense than anyone I know”
“Never under pay for certain wines like Bordeaux & Burgundy if you want cheap versions then drink water instead.”
