Méthode ancestrale, a.k.a pétillant naturel, or pet-nat, is the oldest means of producing sparkling wine, and Rall creates a beautiful one. Only a single fermentation takes place in the bottle (rather than two as in Champagne), without dosage, filtration, or disgorgement. Rall’s pet-nat is made of 100% Cinsault and is an excellent everyday sparkler.

"This methode Ancestrale is made from the same Swartland bushvine vineyards used in the Rall Cinsault. Picked early, pressed whole bunch and bottled at a stage where the primary fermentation is still going to achieve similar pressure to MCC styled wines. The wine is left on the lees in bottle for one year before being riddled by hand and disgorged 6 months prior to release." - Donovan Rall 

Tasting Notes: It’s light in body and alcohol, with flavors of fresh cherry, tart raspberry, and blood orange zest. The wine is bright, energetic, and goes down easily with a wide variety of foods. It has a crisp and dry finish.