We had the rare chance to experiment with a few particularly bright lots of our Gruner Veltiner, which is a coveted grape in our winery. This experiment is a blend of our skin-maceration trials of 2018, with a portion of direct pressed wine included, as well.
This is hands down one the most exotic and uniquely Pét-Nat bottlings to date. It's aromatics are evocative of asian pear, cloves, and white pepper, which are matched with saline, tropical fruit qualities on the palate. A touch of residual sugar gives the wine a bit more weight, but it is balanced by a vibrant acidity.
The 2019 Pet-Nat of Melon de Bougogne is a slight departure from previous vintages. After a small period of maceration on the skins, in order to pick up some structure and infuse the golden gifts of the ripe skins, we fermented this wine in tank and bottled by hand. Unlike previous iterations, we decided not to disgorge this wine, allowing a steady fermentation closer to dryness and a preservation of richness and weight. This vintage reminds us of the fleshy, luscious juice of mandarins and clementines. The lees in bottle emphasize a slightly tart backbone and provide a kiss of provocative bitterness, akin to the pith of the citruses we mentioned. This wine will have you wondering why you bothered making a mimosa!
2018 Pét-Nat of Pinot Noir! Animated and vibrant, with ripe fruit flavors and a restraining acidity. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without any sulfites added. It's alive!
This 2018 Pét-Nat is currently sold out, however, the 2019 is on the way! Join our mailing list or follow us on instagram to keep posted on the release.
