Ngeringa 'Sheoak Label' Pétillant Naturel 2024

Winemaker: Erinn Klein

Grape(s): Pink Semillon and Syrah

Vintage notes: The season began with an early bud burst following a dry spring and early summer. Flowering was strong across our vineyards, resulting in excellent fruit set compared to other parts of the Hills. Mid-season rain boosted yields for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A mild summer with only one heat spike allowed for slow, steady ripening, delivering wines with concentration, balanced acidity, and long, dense flavours.

Winemaking: A blend of Viognier and Pink Semillon with some skin contact and Syrah Rose from all three of our vineyards. Also in the mix is some early picked Pinot Noir and Sangiovese from the Turnbull vineyard that was whole bunch pressed and Pinot were picked relatively early for freshness and acidity.  Once nearly dry the above components were blended and sweetened with some frozen juice before being bottled in the early June 2023. Fermentation finished in the bottle resulting in a light bubbly sparkling. No enzymes, no fining, no filtration or anything added to this wine.

Closure: Crown Seal

ABV: 12.0%

Winemaking: A pink-tinged Semillon with a touch of skin contact and a Syrah Rosé, sourced from all three of our vineyards and picked early to preserve freshness and vibrant acidity. Once nearly dry, the components were blended and a small amount of frozen juice was added for natural sweetness before bottling in early June 2024. Fermentation completed in bottle, creating a lightly sparkling pétillant. No enzymes, no fining, no filtration.

Tasting Notes: This lightly bubbly Rosé has a delicious nose of exotic flowers and musk, pithy grapefruit, blood orange and distinctive peaches. On the palate, there is a mixed fruit salad experience that is light, refreshingly fruity, with a dry, textured finish.

Production size: 496 dozen