2024 Konpira Maru Mt Midoriyama Classic Edition Pét-Nat
WINEMAKER: Alistair Reed & Sam Cook
REGION: King Valley, VIC
VARIETY: Dolcetto
VITICULTURE: Sustainable
"OK so... we used to call this our party pet nat, which was kind of lame, but also kind of accurate. This resulted from the power of 20% Chardonnay we used to add to the mix. Now however we are going the 100% Dolcetto route, because after changing vineyards a couple of years ago the brambly nectarine gold of the Dolcetto was too great to mess with! So, now, it is still very much a delightful bubbly quaffer but it just has that little savoury edge to make this the full package. This is a sparkling rosé that's as fresh as swimming in the ocean once you get past your belly button but serious enough to be that little bit Dame Judy Dench: saline, fruity and more than a little bit sexy.
Hints of rhubarb, nectarine and strawberry with a mineral mid-palate. Disgorged super clean and an excellent fizz without gushing. Well made little pet nat this one." - Al & Sam
The name Konpira Maru has something to do with a fishing trawler and a heroin syndicate. You'd have to ask Al and Sam about that. What we do know is they're seriously good at making wine. Minimal intervention, maximum care.