2023 BK Wines Pet-Nat Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills

Sometimes spring is so positively overpowered with aromatics, it’s hard to know which one to pick out. Our Chardonnay Pet Nat is driven by pear blossom and lollies on the nose, with an almost whimsical take on springtime excess. Like a Hokie Pokie ice cream crunch on the palate with a creamy, vibrant bead. An enticing, apt representation of the season and the varietal with bounce in its step.

Pet Nat – or rustic, farmhouse sparkling wine created by producing a fermentation in the bottle – is to sunshine as gumboots are to muddy puddles… you don’t have to have either of them to enjoy the other but you’re a whole lot happier if you do. 

BK Wines Pet-Nat Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills is a vibrant and refreshing sparkling wine, crafted using the Pétillant-Naturel (Pet-Nat) method. This winemaking technique, which predates traditional Champagne production, results in a naturally sparkling wine that is unfiltered, unrefined, and full of character. BK Wines, a boutique winery known for its innovative and minimal intervention approach, produces this Pet-Nat Chardonnay to express the unique terroir of Adelaide Hills and the lively, unpretentious style of Pet-Nat wines.

A versatile and food-friendly wine, perfect for pairing with a wide range of dishes. It pairs beautifully with light appetizers such as oysters, sushi, or ceviche, where the wine’s acidity and effervescence can complement the freshness of the seafood. It’s also an excellent match for soft cheeses, salads with citrus dressings, and light pasta dishes with fresh herbs and vegetables. The wine’s refreshing nature makes it a great choice for outdoor gatherings and casual dining.