PET NAT, All You Need to Know
In today’s video, Bob Paulinski, Master of Wine is with Maggie Jarrett from a small family-owned winery in New South Wales, Australia called See Saw. The topic is Petillant Naturel, commonly called Pet Nat, a wine style that’s become increasingly popular in many countries round the world. We’ll discuss what Pet Nat is all about, what you can expect in your glass, how to serve it and suggested food pairings. And of course, we’ll taste and talk about one as well.
Link to See Saw Wine; seesawwine.com/
Average retail around $25 USD
For starters, Pet Nat is not something new, its rather very old method of winemaking that’s become newly popular. The history of Pet Nat goes back to the 1500s to Limoux, France, it’s the original version of sparkling wine. It’s bottled prior to the completion of fermentation, a limited amount of CO2 is retained in the wine, its what provides a level of fizz. It’s made under the the ancestrale method. Most bottles will have a level of sediment that’s mostly made of fermentation yeast. The styles can range from dry to a bit of sweetness and it can be white, rose’ and occasionally red. It’s being produced all around the world from any number of grape varieties. The wines can unpredictable in terms of wine style and there can be variations from bottle to bottle, for many, this is the appeal of Pet Nat.
The one tasted here from See Saw I’ve had on many occasions; the style is consistent. Even though any number of grape varieties can be used, I find the best are made with high acidity grape varieties. Riesling fits the bill. It provides the wine with freshness and lift, along with helping to extend its life. This one sees a light filtration, it still retains a good level of sediment.
As for food pairings Pet Nat is versatile, a dry style with bright acidity is great with oysters or richer fish dish or with creamy soups with any dish along the line you’ll be on the mark.
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One of the best Pet Nat I ever tried was the Chenin-based Triple Zero by Jacky Blot in Montlouis-sur-Loire. He is said to be the one who brought back the Pet Nat hype in early 90's. A very good wine.
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
Excellent source. I’ve seen the wine, but not tried it. You’ve provided extra encouragement to pick one up.
@remg1
2 ай бұрын
@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Definitely recommend to. And would be very happy to read your feedback about it once tried!
Love this format!!❤👏
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for commenting!
Hi Professor Bob! Yes, nice new format with a winery owner and food pairing suggestions. I've never heard of Pet Nat, never even seen one on the shelves in any store here in Northern CA. You have piqued my interest and I will have to seek one or two out in my local specialty wine shop. Thank you for sharing your MW expertise with us!
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the good word. You’ll find them in any specialty store. I just spent a couple of days in San Francisco, Pet Nat everywhere! Cheers.
I love this kind of videos! Very educative and it's always fun to learn about producers in other countries.
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the good word. Much appreciated!
Really interesting. I should have watched this, than answered your trivia question. Darn.
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
Haha! Now you know!
Wow, reaaally nice new content style! I'm yet to try some Pét-nat that's been made seriously and committedly. I think the trend will spark lots of effort and eventually the better sites and most committed producers will prevail. As an occasional home brewer myself, I like clarification and so on, but I admit there's some magic to the "pure" product too.
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
Thanks. This video was shot in San Francisco. I had some work in the city. More interviews will be added when the opportunity comes about. As for Pet Nat, there are some solid, interesting wines, but others can be a bit esoteric.
Interesting. Seems similar to a NE Style IPA for serving. For the IPA I find rolling it on its side to disperse the yeast works best. I’m guessing you could do the same here.
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
Jim, probably, I’ll try that the next time I have a Pet Nat. 👍
great video
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Nice video Bob. On another note can you find anything of note from Aldi? I found their $4 94 California Heritage sparkling wine, although charmat, was beautiful in color and effervescence; taste was also highly enjoyable. Wonder if I'm alone here. Cheers.
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
I posted an Aldi video months ago, all still wines, no sparkling. I was not impressed, even at the very low prices. I’ve not tried any sparkling. I don’t have any Aldi stores near me, but I’ll likely post a follow up video when I visit a place with the stores. You’ve found a wine that you like for under $5, sounds like a win!
I haven't tasted much of it to make a proper opinion yet, but that little I tasted hasn't impressed me. I have to make a disclaimer though: I don't like wines that have a bit of a fizz. It's either full sparkling prosecco or flat wines.
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
The styles are all over the place. It’s not easy to know what you’re buying. That said, the it’s built a nice niche in recent years.
Great vid. You’ve piqued my interest!
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
Expect the unexpected! 👍
@porkchopsammies79
2 ай бұрын
@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine better words can’t be said as I just picks up this bottle from Whole Foods: UFC (unidentified flying cow) 29% mataro, 24% lagrein, 21%arneis, 19% nero d’avola, 7% zibibbo. Of which I’ve only had nero before. Should be a wild ride! I’ll report my findings upon consumption. Cheers
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
@@porkchopsammies79 Crazy blend. Can’t wait to hear back about it!
@porkchopsammies79
2 ай бұрын
@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine dry, 13% alcohol, fine bubbles, slightly floral on the nose, red fruit. On the palate; citrus fruits, sour unripe strawberry, sour raspberry, hints of rose petal. All in all it tastes like a poorly made sangria. One and done for me. I expected the worst and it performed slightly better than, so I can’t complain.
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
@@porkchopsammies79 When “sour” is used twice, says all one needs to know! There are better examples, but it’s a bit of a minefield with Pet Nat.
These wines just taste like a mistake to me
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
Some definitely do taste that way, others not Thanks for commenting.
While I’ve had several very good Pet Nats, I’ve had far too many that taste of a smug, judgmental, scolding
@bobpaulinskimasterofwine
2 ай бұрын
😂🤣😂 thanks for sharing that!