Solaris / Siegerrebe
Pet Nat 2023
Black Mountain

Grape Variety: 50% Solaris, 50% Siegerrebe

Producer: Black Mountain (Laura & Mark Smith)

Region: Vowchurch, Herefordshire, England

Wild Scale: 5/5

Vegan friendly wine

Winemaking: Organic Solaris and Siegerrebe grapes were harvested by hand. Solaris grapes were crushed and fermented on the skins with indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks. The Siegerrebe grapes were picked later and added into the tank, along with the skins. Bottled before fermentation was complete in order to trap fizz inside (ancestral winemaking technique - Pet Nat). Disgorged in Spring 2024. No fining, filtration or added sulphur. 

This Wine:  English Pet Nat made from white hybrid varieties but showing off a beautiful pinky colour in the bottle as the grapes were harvested so late whilst very ripe. Bright, red berry fruit with a pronounced floral character. Unique and delicious!

Notes on the Winemaker: Mark and his partner Laura planted the Black Mountain vineyard (just 3 hectares) in 2009 close to the Brecon Beacons in Herefordshire. They grow international varieties as well as hybrids to create rustic and characterful wines without any additions. All the vineyards are now certified organic.