Wine: “Rainboat” Lubanzi Cuvee Pet-Nat
Name: Lubanzi Pet-Nat 2023
Variety: 100% Cinsault
Country of Origin: South Africa
Region of Origin: Coastal Region, Swartland
Vintage Year: 2023
Price: $25.99
Description: This lively Pet-Nat comes from the 12 tons of Cinsault hand harvested in late February from a block on a tiny organic farm in the heart of Swartland. Lined by conifers for wind protection and bursting with life from its rocky soils, it's a vibrant place. The equally vibrant “Rainboat” on the front of the bottle is a sign of the rocked juice inside—that “Rainboat” sketched by one of Cape Town’s best urban artists, Chris Auret, whose work embellishes bridges and buildings (and indie albums) throughout the city. Funky label from a funky artist for a funky wine from a funky vineyard, all full of personality. Wild ferment, zero added sulphur, unfined/unfiltered, bottled early in the style of Methode Ancestrale, low in alcohol and high in energy.
Shop/Wine Critic/Winery Review: “Really bright and refreshing strawberry, raspberry, rhubarb, green apple blend together, with a slight bubblegum finish. This (not too) sweet, tart, fizzy experience is absolutely delightful! Will remember for summer sipping.” (Gus Bishop-Lee, Vivino.com)
Wine Folly: Cinsault wines seem to not usually be sparkling, which may have been why I didn’t taste any of the characteristic raspberry, red currant, tart cherry, violet, or black tea flavors. It was also much sweeter than Cinsault wine usually is. (p. 100)
My Review: The Lubanzi Pet-Nat was heavily carbonated and slightly exploded when we tried to open it. It had heavy tastes of carbonation and also tasted like peaches and the artificial flavor strawberry banana.
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