Katla "Hunty" Pet-Nat
Rheinhessen > Germany
Huxelrebe, Pinot Blanc, Riesling & Regent
Clear the runway for this Queen! Hunty is a dazzling Pet-Nat wine crafted by Katla Wines, in the Rheinhessen region in Germany. Based in Woellstein, queer winemaker Jas Swan hand-harvests organic fruit from Mosel and nearby regions, passionately advocating for drag and trans rights with her "Drag-Nat" line inspired by her favorite European drag artists. On the label here is Jas’s former flatmate and original muse James the Creature. Together they spent time in Iceland as well as in Edinburgh. Fun Fact: James the Creature recently opened up a wine bar in Piemonte! Expect a delightful effervescence and a captivating harmony of flavors that speaks to the spirit of collaboration and exceptional fruit. Certified Organic.
Rheinhessen > Germany
Huxelrebe, Pinot Blanc, Riesling & Regent
Clear the runway for this Queen! Hunty is a dazzling Pet-Nat wine crafted by Katla Wines, in the Rheinhessen region in Germany. Based in Woellstein, queer winemaker Jas Swan hand-harvests organic fruit from Mosel and nearby regions, passionately advocating for drag and trans rights with her "Drag-Nat" line inspired by her favorite European drag artists. On the label here is Jas’s former flatmate and original muse James the Creature. Together they spent time in Iceland as well as in Edinburgh. Fun Fact: James the Creature recently opened up a wine bar in Piemonte! Expect a delightful effervescence and a captivating harmony of flavors that speaks to the spirit of collaboration and exceptional fruit. Certified Organic.
Rheinhessen > Germany
Huxelrebe, Pinot Blanc, Riesling & Regent
Clear the runway for this Queen! Hunty is a dazzling Pet-Nat wine crafted by Katla Wines, in the Rheinhessen region in Germany. Based in Woellstein, queer winemaker Jas Swan hand-harvests organic fruit from Mosel and nearby regions, passionately advocating for drag and trans rights with her "Drag-Nat" line inspired by her favorite European drag artists. On the label here is Jas’s former flatmate and original muse James the Creature. Together they spent time in Iceland as well as in Edinburgh. Fun Fact: James the Creature recently opened up a wine bar in Piemonte! Expect a delightful effervescence and a captivating harmony of flavors that speaks to the spirit of collaboration and exceptional fruit. Certified Organic.
Grape: 50% Huxelrebe, 25% Pinot Blanc, 20% Riesling and a splash of Regent 5%
ABV: 10%
The Story: Jas Swan has been vinifying natural wine in the Mosel (Germany) since 2019. Bootstrapping Katla Wines, Jas has taken chances and experimented with a mix and match of winemaking styles, vineyard sites, and varietals. Made with love and care, Jas relies on her chosen family and the generous bounty of her friends' vineyards, this vibrant sparkling wine sings with a unique blend of local grapes. Each component of this Pet Nat underwent its own initial fermentation, some with semi-carbonic maceration, others direct-pressed and all in stainless steel. The resulting wines were then blended before the final fermentation occurred in the bottle, creating its signature fizz and leaving a touch of sweetness at 8 grams of residual sugar.
Personality: Peach, grapefruit, and cream soda burst from the glass, mingling with herbaceous notes and a hint of baking spices in this Pet Nat. A surprising salty minerality adds complexity. The 50% Huxelrebe lends a slightly synthetic edge that we absolutely love, contributing to its playful and unique character, a hallmark of well-crafted hybrids. Without a doubt a Katla favorite: uniquely different, utterly delicious, and essential ice-cold on a sunny afternoon.
Harmony: This wine would sing with fresh seafood with a touch of citrus or even spicy Asian cuisines!