COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Solaris, Ortega
PRODUCER
Whinyard Rocks
REGION
Wales
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Whinyard Rocks is a low-intervention, family-run vineyard and winery situated in the picturesque hills of Radnorshire, Powys, Wales. Founded with a passion for sustainable viticulture and natural winemaking, the estate focuses on cool-climate varieties that thrive in Welsh soils. This orange pet-nat is a testament to their minimal-intervention philosophy, capturing the raw, vibrant energy of the estate's terroir and showcasing a modern, adventurous side of British sparkling wine.
ALCOHOL
11.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Whinyard Rocks is located in Powys, making it one of the very few commercial natural vineyards operating in Wales.
Fact 02
This pet-nat gets its distinctive amber color and light tannic structure from extended skin contact with white grape skins.
Fact 03
The wine is bottled completely unfiltered, leaving the natural yeast sediment in the bottle to enhance texture and flavor over time.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This sparkling wine is crafted using the ancestral method (pétillant naturel). The Solaris and Ortega grapes undergo extended skin contact to extract the wine's signature orange hue, gentle phenolic grip, and complex aromatics. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with wild yeasts. The wine is bottled before fermentation is complete, trapping the natural carbon dioxide to create a soft, persistent sparkle. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered with no added sulfur.
