Joao Pato (Duckman), Maria Duck Pet Nat - NV (750ml) 2008 and the 750 ml remains

and the 750 ml remains a massive

accented by whiffs of black pepper

and stunningly rich

and remarkable length should ensure 35-40 years of longevity

and was a sprinter out of the gate

Joao Pato (Duckman), Maria Duck Pet Nat - NV (750ml) 2008 and the 750 ml remainsImporter's Notes: From 20 year old vines planted to . 2ha of sandy soils in a vineyard called Amoreira da Gndara. The grapes are vineyard sorted and hand harvested in mid August. Maceration lasts for five days in stainless steel followed by three weeks of spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel without temperature control, which is completed in bottle. The wine spends the entire time on lees without stirring. The final total residual sugar is 1. 4