Wedded to the Weather 'Susan' Pet Nat 2023
Primary flavours

Apricot

Mango

Pineapple

Juicy

Tangy
Details
Like everything under the Wedded to the Weather label, this is a ridiculously fun wine. It's made using Fernão Pires (the rarely seen in Australia Portuguese white grape) plus a little Montepulciano and Lagrein to give colour, so sure it looks red, but this tastes more like an incredibly juicy (lightly) sparkling white with a tang. Pineapples, mango, apricot, all of the stonefruit and endless fun in the flavour department. A fruit bowl, but in gently fizzy red form!
Have you ever wanted to make wine at home for entertainment? That's how Doug Woodward began, fermenting things in the spare room of his suburban Brisbane house circa 2018 before releasing a tiny volume under the Wedded to the Weather label. As you can imagine, this was hands-on winemaking from the start, with each batch only 500-600kg of grapes and all hand pressed/bottled. But those early releases were so well received that in 2023, he moved to the Barossa to share a winery with small batch legends Sven Joschke Wines, Sigurd Wines and Rasa Wines and step up in size. Doug still makes his natural wines in micro batches (50 case lots), too, using organic grapes from the super progressive Basshams vineyard in the Riverland, all made using wild ferments, no fining or filtration and only a dab of sulphur at bottling (sometimes). Doug likes interesting Mediterranean grape varieties, too (no Shiraz here), and when coupled with a love of orange wines and Pet Nats, it makes for some of the most fun natural wines we've tried in ages.
Have you ever wanted to make wine at home for entertainment? That's how Doug Woodward began, fermenting things in the spare room of his suburban Brisbane house circa 2018 before releasing a tiny volume under the Wedded to the Weather label. As you can imagine, this was hands-on winemaking from the start, with each batch only 500-600kg of grapes and all hand pressed/bottled. But those early releases were so well received that in 2023, he moved to the Barossa to share a winery with small batch legends Sven Joschke Wines, Sigurd Wines and Rasa Wines and step up in size. Doug still makes his natural wines in micro batches (50 case lots), too, using organic grapes from the super progressive Basshams vineyard in the Riverland, all made using wild ferments, no fining or filtration and only a dab of sulphur at bottling (sometimes). Doug likes interesting Mediterranean grape varieties, too (no Shiraz here), and when coupled with a love of orange wines and Pet Nats, it makes for some of the most fun natural wines we've tried in ages.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
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 medium bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, very fruity, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Riverland
country
Australia
Grape type
Sparkling (Pét Nat)
Wine Maker
Wedded to the Weather
Alcohol
12.9%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Crown Seal
Production method
Preservative Free
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
SA
Pairing guide
A good bottle of Pet Nat is always going to be a real crowd-pleaser, and this delicious sparkler from Wedded to the Weather is absolutely no exception. We reckon it’s a top pairing for a barbecue when sticky pork ribs or peri-peri chicken is on the menu, but it’s every bit as good with fish or chicken goujons, a classic plate of fish and chips, or chipotle halloumi skewers with homemade slaw. Crispy duck, fried rice recipes and Chinese lemon chicken will also work wonders with this fantastic bottle.
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Food

Pork Tacos
Halloumi
Tastes

Crisp
Moods

Creative

Mood for something different
Seasons

Summer
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Riverland, Australia
Located in the heart of South Australia, the Riverland wine region is a tropical paradise for wine lovers. The region was formerly known for its traditional wines, particularly Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Grenache as well as its abundance of sunshine and beautiful scenery. In the last few years it's added a raft of Mediterranean varieties to its charm - think Fiano and Nero d'Avola. The warm climate and fertile soils of the Riverland make it a perfect place for grape growing, and the wines produced there are bursting with flavour. So why not explore the wines of the Riverland and discover a new favourite?
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