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2022 Petillant Naturel

2022 Petillant Naturel

Lahey Vineyard

65% Mourvèdre, 21% Carignan, 4% Cinsaut, 4% Malvasia Bianca, 3% Muscat Canelli, 3% Moscato Giallo

ABV
12.8%
TA
4 g/L
pH
3.39
RS
0-1 g/L
Cases Made
1222
Drink
Now to 2024

Tasting Notes

The beauty of Pétillant Natural is its variation, not only from vintage to vintage, but from bottle to bottle! Expect intense cherry and strawberry fruitiness, a stony throughline, and a toasty edge created particularly by this winemaking style. Dry.

Winemaking

Fermented in stainless steel tanks for 3 months. All saignée off of primary fermentation before blending and bottling. Total fermentation took 37 days. 

Varieties: 65% Mourvèdre, 21% Carignan, 4% Cinsaut, 4% Malvasia Bianca, 3% Muscat Canelli, 3% Moscato Giallo

Tech Specs: Alcohol: 12.8 
Serving Temperature: 43 ̊F - Chill prior to opening
Drinking Window: Now to 2024

Food Pairing

The fruity, rich nature of this wine, and the bubble make this one of the best food pairing wines.

The Vineyard

Lahey Vineyards, La Pradera Vineyard, Moonlight Vineyard, Farmhouse Vineyards, Twin T Vineyards, Dell Valley Vineyard

Sourced mostly from the Texas High Plains, which is the second largest designated grape-growing region in Texas. Spanning 8 million acres, it is responsible for the majority of the wine grapes grown in the state. A rare set of growing conditions make this area unique. On a vast flat plain, the vineyards reach elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 feet, resulting in grape balance. Age of Vines: Varied. Soil Type: Varied sandy loam with some limestone. Elevation: Average 3,500-5,000 ft.