A New Zealand winery with serious heritage, LV channels centuries of family rebellion into wines that blend old world tradition with bold experimentation. Their luxury range from winemaker Louis Vavasour is all about courage and spontaneity, which honestly sounds like the opposite of boring.
No — LV does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
LV focuses on Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc. Signature bottles include LV Chardonnay 2019, LV Sauvignon Blanc 2019, LV Methode Traditionelle NV, LV Pinot Noir 2019, LV Cabernet Franc 2021. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
The winemaking at LV is led by Louis Vavasour, James Phillips. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
