Lake Wine Services Ltd

Viticultural & Oenological consulting

P.O. Box 479
Lake Wanaka,
Central Otago, New Zealand
Telephone +64 (0)27 273 7183
Facsimile +64 (0)3 443 1585
Email:russell@lakewineservices.co.nz

Winemaker/consultant Russell Lake B.Agr.Sci Hons (Oenology) B.Tech (Industrial) has made wine in Australia, Germany, France, USA and New Zealand before establishing Lake Wine Services in 2002. Russell brings a unique combination of winemaking and process technology skills to the table, allowing him to work logically and effectively through projects while still retaining the passion necessary to create great wines.

Services available

Winery design and development From concept to commissioning; working with architects and builders, providing process knowledge and understanding. Special interests include gravity flow and gentle handling systems with emphasis on minimising energy inputs and waste.

Vineyard development Vineyard site selection including climate data, aspect, soil analysis and preparation. Vineyard design - Trellis selection, plant spacing, row orientation, irrigation and frost fighting. Comprehensive design and costings.

Wine business model A comprehensive budgeting model, incorporating user friendly assumption (input) modules. These include vineyard development and management, winery development and management, and sales and distribution.

Feasibility Studies Investigation of technical and economic viability of projects before commiting large amounts of money. Models for scenario analysis and projected cashflows.

Land and resource consent applications Assistance with consent applications available in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes districts (NZ)

Winemaking Assistance given with all aspects of winemaking with particular emphasis on cool climate varieties like Pinot Noir and Riesling.