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Known Unknown Wine
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Their Story
Known Unknown Wine was founded and is run by winemaker Jules van Costello, along with Lauren van Costello. The journey began with "Te Aro Wine," which operated for three years with a mission to make "fun wine, not fine wine." In 2021, due to challenges in 2020 and a decision to scale up production…
What They Make
- "Blank Frank" Orange Wine 2022 (Cabernet Franc and Pinot Blanc blend)
- Syrah (e.g., 2023 Syrah, Pakipaki Syrah 2021)
- Syrah Rosé (e.g., 2023 Syrah Rose, Bridge Pa Syrah Rosé 2023)
- Puma Pinot Gris 2024
- Bridge Pa Chardonnay 2024
- Flamingo Rosé 2024 (Pinot Noir grapes)
- 2022 Sunburn Carbonic Cabernet Franc
- Gamay (intended for blending)
- Known Unknown Blanc (Chardonnay - Pinot Blanc blend)
- 2019 Vin Jeanne (Sauvignon Blanc, biologically aged under flor)
- Kōwhai Vermouth (herbal, bittersweet amber vermouth)
- Bloody Vermouth (Red/Rosso sweet vermouth with blood orange)
- Bloody Fine Negroni (collaboration with Juno distillery)
- Known Unknown x OGS The Wild Unknown Eau de Parfum
- Known Unknown x Hahoy Studio 5 Panel Hat
Awards & Recognition
- Puma Pinot Gris — 90 Points (Cameron Douglas MS)(2024)
- Vin Jeanne — 90 Points (Cameron Douglas MS)(2019)
- Flamingo Pinot Noir Rosé — Four Stars (Yvonne Lorkin)(2024)
More from Known Unknown Wine
Cellar Door / Tasting Room (urban winery in Ngāmotu, New Plymouth)House Wine Bar (211c Devon Street East, New Plymouth)Collaboration EventsPrivate TastingsEvents
How to Get Their Products
Direct Sales
211c Devon Street East, New Plymouth, Aotearoa
Online purchase via third-party retailers (Cult Wine, Wine Collective Direct) with delivery available through their partners. Products can also be purchased at their House Wine bar, urban winery/tasting room, the Taranaki Farmers Market (first Sunday of every month), and at various restaurants and specialist wine shops around Aotearoa.