2025 'Patio Nat' Pét Nat

Pretty, pale pink in the glass with a gentle, fine froth. Bursting with floral, grapey charm – rose petals, orange blossom – and a twist of mandarin pith. Barrel ferment brings a subtle savoury layer, while mineral phenolics add gentle texture. Sweetness of fruit is beautifully balanced by a clean, dry finish. Chill it down and drink it on the patio – the ultimate laidback sparkling.

Twenty hours of skin contact gave colour and lifted aromatics before pressing to a mix of tank and old puncheons for a slow, wild, eight-week ferment. Bottled without fining or filtration, the final fizz is the natural last breath of fermentation.

This year’s sugar work was tuned for minimal sediment and a soft, easy-going sparkle – no disgorging needed. As ever, a small splash (about 7%) of Great Southern Riesling sharpens the citrus edge and adds zip to the finish.

About La Violetta

Founded by the legendary AJ Hoadley, grapes are sourced from a handful of trusted growers across the Great Southern with exceptional vineyards and some amongst the oldest in the state. The idea is to keep production at a small scale so that each wine is personally hand-crafted.