Amuse Bouche Pet-Nat Rosé
Amuse Bouche Pet-Nat Rosé
GRAPES: Not Disclosed
VINTAGE: 2023
REGION: Languedoc, France
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 12.5%
PRICE: $11.99
Learn more about the wine producer HERE
Hello friends! It's been way too long since I shared my last wine review. I traveled to Portland at the end of July, which I HIGHLY recommend, by the way. Ever since my wine cooler and cabinets have had no vacancy signs flashing. It was my first time visiting Willamette Valley, and y'all, I was blown away. I've been to Bordeaux, Napa, and Sonoma, and Willamette Valley was absolutely incredible, so much so that I am already plotting my return. If you are curious and want to learn more, read my most recent blog post HERE.
Even though I tried my hardest to resist Trader Joe's and grocery shopping in general, a girl needed to replenish her pantry and fridge before becoming acquainted with my old friend, Nashville International Airport.
While I did my damnedest to resist the wine aisle, I couldn't stop my cart from wandering over. And I'm forever thankful as I picked up three new wines to share with you all, the first being the Amuse Bouche Pet-Nat from Pierre Antonin in France. Perhaps you stumbled upon their other Pet-Nat in Trader Joe's last year, but this was the first time I had encountered their Sparkling Rosé. Needless to say, I couldn't wait to chill and bottle and try it out.
For those unfamiliar with Pet-Nat, it's the most natural way to create a sparkling wine or a wine with bubbles. Using the Méthode ancestrale method, the winemaker can make the wine in a single fermentation. They do so by stopping the alcoholic fermentation in the process and restarting it in the bottle at a later stage, capturing the effervescence.
Admittedly, I'm thrilled to see Trader Joe's expand its wine selection to include wines like Pet-Nat and Skin Contact, as that's currently trending. Finding a great bottle of either of these wines for less than $15.00/bottle is incredible.
Without further ado, let's jump into the tasting details. Shall we?
Tasting Notes:
Geranium hue
Effervescent while being poured into the glass; however, that subsides significantly upon consumption.
Slight haziness in the glass
Notes of white peach, grapefruit, and a hint of raspberry
Dry finish and is VERY easy to drink
Verdict:
What can I say? I am thrilled that Trader Joe's is extending its wine selection to include Pet-Nat. This particular bottle is refreshing and flavorful without trying too hard. To be clear, this doesn't have the effervescence of Champagne or Sparkling Wine, so if you want something similar, I'd choose something different. However, this is a great bottle to enjoy with various cheeses like burrata, mozzarella, or even a spicy cheddar. It's also recommended to pair this with seafood such as shrimp. I suspect that this is a seasonal item, so if you grab a bottle and enjoy it - head back and grab a couple more before they sell out until 2025.
Until Next Time!