Above the Clouds Pet-Nat
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Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and lively effervescence.
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Tempura vegetables, fresh oysters, spicy Thai noodles
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Crafted by the historic Selbach-Oster estate in the Mosel, 'Above the Clouds' (Über den Wolken) Pet-Nat represents a playful, modern nod to ancient sparkling winemaking. This Pétillant Naturel is produced using the ancestral method, where the wine is bottled before its primary fermentation is complete, trapping the natural carbon dioxide to create a gentle, creamy effervescence. Typically a blend of classic cool-climate varieties like Pinot Blanc, Riesling, and Gewürztraminer grown on the region's steep, slate-laden slopes, it is bottled unfiltered and without disgorgement. The name evokes the high-altitude, steep vineyards of the Mosel that often rise above the morning river mists, capturing a whimsical, cloudy, and vibrant expression of the estate's pristine fruit.
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With a winemaking heritage in the Mosel region dating back to 1661, Selbach-Oster is a benchmark estate located at Uferallee 23, 54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig, Germany. Under the dedicated stewardship of Johannes Selbach and his family, the winery meticulously farms steep, slate-rich grand cru slopes, including the celebrated Zeltinger Schlossberg, Zeltinger Himmelreich, and Wehlener Sonnenuhr. The estate's production philosophy honors traditional methods, utilizing natural yeasts and aging in classic, large oak Fuder casks to preserve the pristine character of the fruit. This hands-off approach yields exceptionally precise, mineral-driven Rieslings that span the spectrum from crisp Kabinett to rare Eisweins, all documented on their official website at https://www.selbach-oster.de.