Ngeringa 'Uncultured' Pét Nat 2018
Primary flavours

Apple

Grapefruit

Lemon

White Peach

Chalk

Cider

Lemonade

Rhubarb

Salt
Details
Ngeringa have taken their biodynamic philosophy to a more lo-fi level with this new release - it's a sparkling wine, but perhaps not as you know it! The style of wine is Pétillant Naturel, which is French for naturally sparkling - a style of wine made long before Champagne was ever invented. Most wines in this style are cloudy and yet full of flavour, and this is no different!
It looks like ruby grapefruit juice - an orangey/salmon kind of colour. The aroma is yeasty but also filled with the scent of orange blossom and with some grapefruit pithiness. It is moderately fizzy and really refreshing - again those grapefruity kinda flavours, with orange zest, chalk, salt and plenty of acid. There's a sour but succulent finish....make sure this is served really cold to bring out the refreshment factor!
All in all, not your usual fizz! Cloudy and full of flavour - push the boat out and enjoy!
Winemaker, Erinn Klein and co-founder, Janet Klein took over their very own patch of the world-renowned Jurlique herb farm and started putting into practice all they had learnt while studying all things wine at Adelaide University. The pair met there in 2000 while Erinn was studying oenology and Janet was studying viticulture and winemaking. Let's just say, it was a match made in winemaking heaven because fifteen years later they are pioneers in small batch biodynamic winemaking. Their biodynamic winemaking focuses on four key principles: (1) working with the cycles and rhythms of nature; (2) no synthetic chemicals (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, fertiliser); (3) working towards a self-sustaining, closed-unit farming systems; and (4) handmade biodynamic preparations as originally developed by the founder of the biodynamic process, Rudolf Steiner. And on top of this Erinn and Janet are committed to the restoration and regeneration of the land's original flora and fauna. So far they have planted (or perhaps more accurately, replanted) thousands of native seedlings across their property!
Winemaker, Erinn Klein and co-founder, Janet Klein took over their very own patch of the world-renowned Jurlique herb farm and started putting into practice all they had learnt while studying all things wine at Adelaide University. The pair met there in 2000 while Erinn was studying oenology and Janet was studying viticulture and winemaking. Let's just say, it was a match made in winemaking heaven because fifteen years later they are pioneers in small batch biodynamic winemaking. Their biodynamic winemaking focuses on four key principles: (1) working with the cycles and rhythms of nature; (2) no synthetic chemicals (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, fertiliser); (3) working towards a self-sustaining, closed-unit farming systems; and (4) handmade biodynamic preparations as originally developed by the founder of the biodynamic process, Rudolf Steiner. And on top of this Erinn and Janet are committed to the restoration and regeneration of the land's original flora and fauna. So far they have planted (or perhaps more accurately, replanted) thousands of native seedlings across their property!
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, low alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Adelaide Hills
country
Australia
Grape type
Sparkling (Pét Nat)
Wine Maker
Ngeringa
Alcohol
11.5%
Vintage
2018
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Organic
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
SA
Pairing guide
Food

Dessert

Antipasto

Raw Fish

Picnic

Cheese

Salads
Tastes

Crisp

Light

Fruity
Moods

Celebratory
Seasons

Summer

Spring
Wine region

Adelaide Hills, Australia
The Adelaide Hills wine region, located in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges
of South Australia is characterised by its high altitude, cool climate, and diverse soils, which all contribute to the unique terroir that produces elegant, complex, and expressive wines. The region's altitude ranges from 400 to 700 meters above sea level, creating a cooler climate than other wine regions in South Australia. The cool temperatures slow down the ripening process of the grapes, resulting in wines with high acidity, delicate aromatics, and elegant flavours. Top sub-regions are Lenswood, Piccadilly Valley, and Basket Range, each with unique microclimates and diverse soil types that produce singular wine styles, the highlights are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and a whole lot more!
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