This is an organic and biodynamic blend of Pinot Gris and Riesling grapes, fermented on their skins in small clay amphorae for 24 days, and bottled without stabilisation, fining or filtration. It has a beautiful pale amber colour, and appealing and very complex aromas of rosehips, quince, crab apple jelly, rose petals and a hint of cider. The palate is savoury, subtle and every bit as complex as the nose: verbena, green tea, powdered ginger, moscatel and preserved lemon rind. It is dry and fairly low in alcohol, with a soft but definite tannin texture. This really is superb - interesting, quirky and extremely enjoyable.
Beautiful Chaos Natural White
Seresin Estate
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Beautiful Chaos Natural White
Seresin Estate
2022
| 12% ABV
| 75cl
Biodynamics is a form of organic farming that emphasises the interrelationship of soil fertility and plant growth, drawing on Rudolf Steiner's theories that incorporates an astrological sowing and planting calendar.
Press Review
" Fresh, well-made and extremely dry natural wine with reined-in alcohol that ticks a lot of boxes and may have broad appeal with lovers of natural wine. A blend of biodynamic fruit – Pinot Gris and Riesling – fermented on skins in small clay amphorae for 24 days. Deep orangey gold, wonderful savoury aromas remind you of a Georgian qvevri wine – dried fruits and flowers, grilled nuts, saffron, terracotta. In the mouth the wine is fresh, finely textured, soft tannins, nice breadth of flavour; it’s as complex as you’d expect with orange notes predominating. Lovely long, dry river stone texture-finish with a pretty lift on the fruit on the tail, orange water perhaps. On the (technical) back label it’s called Amphora Natural White. Loving the fact this is lowish with 12% abv. "Peter Dean, The Buyer
Winemaking
Two parcels of Pinot Gris and one of Riesling were each harvested by hand, destemmed then fermented naturally and aged on skins in small clay amphorae and a small stainless tank. The parcels were gently hand plunged daily during fermentation and left on skins for a total of 24 days. After ferment, the first pick of Pinot Gris was basket pressed to neutral oak and the later pick of Pinot Gris was pressed with the Riesling to neutral oak. The wine remained in barrel on lees for five months undergoing malolactic fermentation naturally. The barrels were then racked gently into a small stainless steel vessel to clarify naturally for two weeks prior to bottling. It was bottled without any stabilisation, fining or filtration and with a minimal sulphur addition.
Customer Reviews
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Complex and delicious
I thought this was fascinating at a tasting, but as a 'natural' wine, I wasn't sure how it would hold up after exposure to air, so I took the bottle home (with permission - I didn't nick it). It continued to drink well, and is full of amazing, complex nuances of fruit, flowers, herbs and tea. Since it was bottled unfined and unfiltered, it gets cloudier as you near the bottom of the bottle, and there are a few bits floating around. These are harmless, but you can strain the wine through muslin or a coffee filter if you prefer.
Product Specification
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ColourWhite
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CountryNew Zealand
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RegionMarlborough
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StyleMedium Bodied
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ClosureScrew cap
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SKUL4460122
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Alcohol %12%
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GrapePinot Gris-Grigio
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes
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OrganicYes
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Bio-dynamicYes