2024 Lubanzi 'Rainboat' Pet Nat

Aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, and grapefruit integrate with savory notes of herbal kombucha and a hint of salinity. The palate is light-bodied and exceptionally lively, featuring a core of tart red fruit and a cloudy, textured mouthfeel. It displays a soft, frothy fizz and a racy acidity that leads to a clean, refreshing finish marked by a distinct savory edge and a playful, candy-floss lift.

Winemakers Trizanne Barnard and Bruce Jack utilize 100% Cinsault for this Méthode Ancestrale sparkling wine. In the cellar, the fruit is hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts. The wine is bottled before primary fermentation is complete, allowing the remaining sugars to finish fermenting in the bottle and create natural carbonation. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered with zero added sulfur, resulting in a raw and energetic expression that remains low in alcohol.

The fruit is grown in a single, organically farmed vineyard in the heart of the Swartland region in South Africa. The site is defined by its rocky soils and is protected from the wind by surrounding conifer trees. This rugged environment, characterized by intense sun and ancient geological formations, produces fruit with high natural acidity and concentrated flavors. The brand is Fair for Life certified, focusing on social equity and community support for families living on South African wine farms.