2022 Pét Nat – Red

92 PTS — Michael Godel “This is a [Trail] made wine and no matter how much [they] may shrug you know that everything is the result off a master plan. This is 450 cases of deliciously volatile and more than relatively dry sparkling wine that can’t help but speak first through the gaseous and citric machinations of Ontario Riesling. The red grapes bring funk, pop and savoury circumstance for what is arguably the most fun you will ever have with this style of fizz. Or not, that’s up to you and for those who get it, well this will float your wild-ferment, unfiltered and forget about the sulphur boat. Heed the message and serve fully chilled. Drink 2023-2025. <p>92 PTS — David Lawrason “Edging into natural wine territory. It pours hazy ruby-brick red. The nose is quite lifted with classic County red cherry, cinnamon, red rose and herbal/shrubby notes. It is mid-weight, dry, crisp and quite bitter, yet shows good balance in its way. The length is excellent. Almost salty on the finish. This has got gumption and depth, and presents a creative vision. 25% Baco Noir, 15% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 57% Riesling. Trail Estate Baco Noir and Cabernet Franc were fermented using carbonic maceration for 5 days before being pressed to tank. Fermented slowly with temperature control. Blended with Riesling and a small portion of carbonic maceration Cabernet Sauvignon prior to bottling. Bottled with an aimed pressure of 3 bar. 2022 was a lovely growing season. Starting later than normal, the season quickly caught up with lots of hot, sunny days. Rain arrived when needed for the first part of the season, but dried up, stressing the plants a little towards the end of August. The fall was beautiful with warm days and cool nights. 2022 is one to remember. Bright notes of raspberry and red licorice with bright and bubbly acidity. This sparkling wine has beautiful juicy red fruit notes, while still managing to show off some beautiful minerality. Wild-Ferment. Unfiltered. Unsulphured. Serve fully chilled.