Daschbosch Méthode Ancestrale, WO Breedekloof 2024

Winemaker WS Visagie flies planes, and occasionally jumps out of them, in his spare time. He likens producing Ancestrale wines to parachuting without a backup chute. But this delicious, naturally fermented and sustainably produced Pet Nat from Verdelho has landed safely.  Grapes are hand picked, destemmed and crushed. Cold soaking and slow fermentation at about 12-15 degrees enhances the flavour and colour. The initial fermentation takes place in tank for about 2 weeks with wild yeast. Bottling took place towards the end of fermentation which is completed in the bottle. The wine spends a further 4-5 months on lees before disgorgement.