2023 Oyster River Pét Nat 'Morphos'

A blend of Cayuga and Seyval grapes from the Finger Lakes of New York. Certified organic farming, white clay and limestone soil with a lot of flint. 50-year old vines, hand harvested, no added S02- zero/zero!. Bottled during the end of active fermentation, this wine continues to ferment in the bottle leaving it dry, cloudy, yeasty, and full of life, with a natural effervescence.  It is fresh, tart, and minerally, with notes reminiscent of lemon or pear, and a refreshing acidity alongside toast and yeast notes. Brian Smith was educated at CSU Frenso and makes pre-industrial wines. There is no refrigeration use during the winemaking process, and most fermentations are spontaneous, playing out over the course of several months. They also have apple orchards which they harvest to make natural ciders. The winery is located in Warren, Maine.