Region: Santa Barbara, California
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Body: Light
Notes: Lime zest, lemon, crunchy green apple, bone dry, fresh acidity
Pairing: Aperitif, cheese
About the wine: We have been making still Chenin Blanc since the 2017 vintage and we began making the sparkling "Petillant Naturel" version since 2022. Our experience making Pet'Nat began in 2014 with the Combe Pet'Nat made with the pale red grape Trousseau, for a sparkling rose-colored wine. Chenin Blanc has a long sparkling tradition in the Loire River Valley, perhaps most notably from Vouvray, and by utilizing the natural sugar of the grape to finish fermenting in the bottle, creating co2, we are able to deliver a "fresh" version of sparkling Chenin Blanc.
Region: Santa Barbara, California
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Body: Light
Notes: Lime zest, lemon, crunchy green apple, bone dry, fresh acidity
Pairing: Aperitif, cheese
About the wine: We have been making still Chenin Blanc since the 2017 vintage and we began making the sparkling "Petillant Naturel" version since 2022. Our experience making Pet'Nat began in 2014 with the Combe Pet'Nat made with the pale red grape Trousseau, for a sparkling rose-colored wine. Chenin Blanc has a long sparkling tradition in the Loire River Valley, perhaps most notably from Vouvray, and by utilizing the natural sugar of the grape to finish fermenting in the bottle, creating co2, we are able to deliver a "fresh" version of sparkling Chenin Blanc.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.