2020 Smallfry Barossa Rose Pet Nat
Barossa Valley, SA
Vivacious Pet Nat from the mysterious "Variety X" plantings on the Aherns biodynamic Barossa vineyard.
$33.00
Out of Stock
Has so much freshness and vitality.
Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
About The Wine
There's a fun story behind this wine...
Wayne Ahern & Suzi Hilder are not really sure what this wine is made from. The vines it comes from are over 120 years old. They seem to recall that at some point it was refered to as "Carignan", but they can't be sure.
Of course, they could always get it DNA tested but that would take away all the fun. For now, they just refer to it as "variety X" and they make one hell of a Pet Nat out of it.
Wayne says it's the wine that most reminds him of harvest time when fresh ferments are ticking away and everything is humming.
It's vivacious and energetic and a bucket load of fun to drink.
About Smallfry
Smallfry has been one of the secret weapons of some of the Barossa's most iconic producers for years.
The amazing array of varieties that they grow on their ancient organic and biodynamic vineyards have been coveted by the likes of Peter Schell, Taras Ochota and more recently Steve Crawford of Frederick Stevenson.
Over the last few years, owners and viticulturists Wayne Aherns and Suzi Hilder have gotten the winemaking bug and ventured out on their own. Their wines are some of the more refreshing and original styles of vino you are likely to find in this historic region.
Explore their range with an open mind, this is Barossa 2.0!
Barossa Valley, SA
From The Producer
Our 7th pet nat made from scratch using grapes from our unknown vine x variety. Aiming for a gentle fizz so not too petillant. Arguably the simplest way to make a zero added SO2 wine pet nats are becoming a style unto themselves. Reminds me of vintage with the tickle on the tongue of freshly fermented wine. One of the few wines in our line up where food is optional.
Blend : Variety X
ABV : 11.50%
Closure : Crown
Drink Until : 2021
Bottle Size : 750ml
Barossa Valley, SA
Critic Reviews
"Made from the artist formerly known as carignan, or so it had been called for 120 years or so. Tangy, tart and very zesty pet nat, all crunch and hiss and fizz. Bone dry, a squeeze of lemon on white strawberries, vivacious, fresh and delicious. Easy to drink. Has so much freshness and vitality." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
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