Pet Nat Hawke’s Bay

Winemaker

Daniel Brennan

Appellation

Hawke's Bay

Varieties

Chardonnay

Viticulture

Hawke’s Bay lies on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The region enjoys dry summers with moderate, cool nights. This wine reflects a single vineyard, certified organic Pétillant Naturel grown from Chardonnay in the Mangatahi sub-region of Hawke’s Bay. This appellation enjoys long, strong sunlight hours and heat throughout the growing season. The site is inland, at a slightly higher altitude, and influenced by the nearby Ngaruroro River; it enjoys cool nights and warm days which make it ideal for growing superb grapes.

Ratings & Reviews

Vineyard

Various vineyard sites throughout Hawke's Bay - Gimblett Gavels, Crownthorpe, Bridge Pa District - and Martinborough

Vinification

The fruit was picked on a single day in early March and pressed immediately. The juice was settled and 90% was fermented in a stainless steel tank using organic nutrient and a certified organic yeast strain, assisting with a very long and cool fermentation. The remaining 10% was held very cold before warming and inoculating a week out from bottling, this ensured an active portion of the blend was maintained. The wine was blended and sent to bottle while still fermenting, the spent yeast cells "lees" still in suspension. Ferment has now finished in the bottle, capturing the carbon dioxide emitted by the yeast, giving the fine bubbles you enjoy today. This wine is hazy with a layer of lee at the bottom, inviting you to engage with and understand the fermentation and winemaking process.

Residual Sugar: 0 g/L

Features

Crown cap, Vegan

Available Sizes (L)

0.750