What's Welsh for a White Wine Party?

Tastes Like: Baked Apple. Poached Pear. Elderflower. Quince. Roasted Mushroom. Earthy. Fresh.

A little Welsh fizz with a mind of its own. Forget the polished, predictable stuff — this is pét-nat in all its naturally sparkling, slightly unconventional glory. Delicate bubbles, bags of texture and a lovely savoury edge. A bit wild, a bit wonderful, and bloody good fun.

The team at Ancre Hill Estate in Monmouth have been doing things their own way for years, championing organic and biodynamic winemaking in Wales. This White Pet Nat brings together Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and a field blend of Ortega and Solaris, grown on the estate's south-facing slopes.

It's made using Ancre Hill's distinctive Entr'acte method: the previous vintage's base wine is blended with fresh, unfermented juice from the new harvest, before fermentation finishes in the bottle. The result is naturally sparkling, with no fining or filtration and only minimal sulphur added. No added fizz, no unnecessary intervention — just a proper expression of the vineyard.

In the glass, expect baked apple and poached pear, with layers of orchard fruit, a little roasted mushroom and earthy complexity. There's a delicate, creamy mousse, a mouth-filling savoury character and plenty of freshness, finishing beautifully dry. Not your everyday supermarket fizz, that's for sure.

Serve it chilled with oysters, grilled fish, soft cheeses or a generous spread of charcuterie. Equally good for a party, a picnic or simply because it's Wednesday.

WALES - MONMOUTH - NV - 10% - 75cl

Organic - Biodynamic - Natural