Lelie van Saron, Jade Methode Ancestrale 2022

Natasha Williams is a dynamic young winemaker from the small town of Saron on the Western Cape. From a young age she felt an affinity for science and nature, making winemaking a natural study choice. Lelie van Saron is the Afrikaans name for "Lily of Saron" and makes reference to her hometown. Natasha's approach to winemaking is simple: make wine with a pure expression of the terroir and grape variety, using natural methods. The result is elegant, honest wines from cool climate sites. Jade Methode Ancestrale 2022 is made from a blend of 83% Chardonnay and 17% Pinot Blanc; the grapes were hand-harvested and have been fermented to 2g/l residual sugar making this sparkling a nice, dry, Brut Nature. Aromatic with white peach, ripe pear, red apple and some floral, elderflower notes. On the palate, it’s textured with crisp acidity and a dry, bready finish. A great wine as an aperitif or paired with shellfish.