The sediment in the bottle is naturally occurring. Most sparkling wines go through a disgorgement – the process of removing the yeast sediment for a clear wine. We feel that the sediment protects the wine naturally and gives it more flavor.
This style of wine is often referred to as a “Pet Nat,” short- hand for the French term “Pétillant Naturel,” a “natural spar- kling” wine, or Méthode Ancestrale, because it is believed to be a very ancient style of winemaking.
The flavors encompass orange blossom, mandarin peel, fresh bread, and red berries like raspberry and cherry. If you like the sediment, gently turn upside-down before opening. If you don’t want sediment in your glass, chill the wine upright and pour off until you reach the sediment at the bottom then stop.
