Decibel Hawke's Bay Organic Pétillant Naturel 2022
Daniel's first official sparkling wine is the 2022 Pétillant Naturel aka Pet Nat. In classic Decibel style, we are pushing the boundaries a little to bring you this delightfully refreshing fizzy number from BioGro certified organic Chardonnay.
The delicate fizz is produced through an ancient method by bottling partially-fermented wine and allowing the yeast to finish their job in the bottle which traps in the natural bubbles. The spent yeast hulls, aka "lees", remain in the bottle so the wine has a natural haze to it. With refrigeration, the lees will settle to the bottom.
Perfect for enjoying poolside on a sunny afternoon, or as a vinous alternative for the hazy or sour beer lover.
We've always been fans of Languedoc reds, and having tried this for the first time we are much taken with this example of southern whites. Beautiful balance of acidity and freshness. This will be on our repeat shopping list like Villa Blanche.
Although this is a new vintage for us, it never fails to delight. Full of lovely crisp Grenache flavour. We bought it for summer and starting drinking it in mid-winter!!
Clear cab sav and merlot on the nose, clean not complex. Soft tannins and good fruit moderately sustained.. Clean finish. Good oak handling. Certainly not a platinum whatever that is but good silver and excellent value for the money
A great bridge between commercial and premium, plus it's a good conversation starter! 5 stars at the current discounted price.
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Cabra Cega Lisboa Vinho Tinto 2019 Graham B.
Great Value
At its price, one of the best reds I have tasted. The experience is consistent with the bottle notes, fruity, balanced with a hint of oak and a long finish.