Carrick Sparkling Le Pet Nat 2025

Fresh, vibrant & wonderfully unfiltered, Carrick's Le Pet Nat 2025 is sparkling wine at its most joyful.

Made using the ancestral pétillant naturel method, Carrick Le Pet Nat 2025 captures the energy of organically farmed Bannockburn fruit with naturally occurring bubbles, bright acidity and a deliciously textural finish. Crafted from Pinot Noir & Riesling, this small-production sparkling wine is bottled before primary fermentation is complete, creating a lively, fine mousse while preserving the purity and freshness of the fruit. Refreshing, vibrant and effortlessly drinkable, it's the perfect bottle for long lunches, celebrations or simply because the moment calls for bubbles.

Why you'll love it

• Traditional ancestral (Pét Nat) sparkling method.
• Produced from organically certified estate vineyards in Bannockburn, Central Otago.
• Blend of Pinot Noir & Riesling offering freshness, texture & complexity.
• Naturally fermented with fine, lively bubbles.
• Ideal as an aperitif or alongside fresh seafood & sharing plates.

Tasting Notes

Lifted aromas of fresh citrus, crunchy green apple, white peach and wild strawberry mingle with delicate floral notes and subtle brioche-like complexity from time spent on lees. The palate is crisp and energetic, revealing flavours of lemon zest, orchard fruits and red berries balanced by refreshing acidity and a soft, creamy mousse. Dry, textural and beautifully vibrant, the finish is long, mouth-watering and mineral.

Wine Style

• Body: Light to medium
• Sweetness: Dry
• Acidity: High
• Bubbles: Fine, lively mousse
• Style: Fresh • Textural • Vibrant • Naturally Sparkling

Perfect With

Fresh oysters, sashimi, ceviche, prawns, goat's cheese, tempura vegetables, charcuterie, sushi, summer salads or simply enjoyed well chilled with friends.

The Producer

Founded in Bannockburn in 1994, Carrick is one of Central Otago's pioneering organic wine estates. Certified organic since 2011, the winery is committed to regenerative farming and minimal-intervention winemaking that allows each vineyard and vintage to express its unique character. Le Pet Nat reflects Carrick's playful side while remaining true to the estate's focus on purity, sustainability and site expression.

Vintage

The 2025 vintage delivered beautifully balanced fruit with excellent natural acidity, producing sparkling wines of exceptional freshness, precision and aromatic intensity.

Drinking Window

Best enjoyed young while its vibrant fruit and energetic mousse are at their peak. Drink now through 2028.

Technical Details

• Region: Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand
• Varieties: Pinot Noir & Riesling
• Wine Style: Pétillant Naturel (Ancestral Method)
• Viticulture: Certified Organic
• Closure: Crown Seal
• Alcohol: 13%

If you enjoy...

If you enjoy pét-nats from Black Estate, Bryterlater or European grower-producers, you'll appreciate Carrick's refined interpretation, combining the playful character of ancestral-method sparkling wine with the precision and elegance for which Central Otago is renowned.

A vibrant, organically grown sparkling wine that delivers freshness, authenticity and effortless drinkability—perfect for celebrations, picnics or stocking the fridge with something genuinely exciting.