2022 Pyren "Little Ra Ra" Petillant #1, Pyrenees, Australia

ABOUT THIS WINE

“Little Ra Ra” Pétillant #1 is the first sparkling release under Pyren’s natural-leaning Ra Ra sub-label, showcasing fruit from the estate’s organically farmed vineyard on the southern slopes of the Warrenmang Valley in Victoria’s Pyrenees range. The 2022 vintage blends early-harvest Chardonnay with a dash of Sauvignon Blanc, picked for acidity and freshness.
Fermentation is spontaneous in stainless steel using native yeasts, with the wine bottled before fermentation is complete to capture natural CO₂—classic méthode ancestrale. No additions, no fining, no filtration, and zero sulfur at bottling. The result is a bright, lightly cloudy pét-nat with low alcohol, fresh acidity, and a gentle bead. Cloudy in the glass, clean on the palate—this wine is ideal with Vietnamese salads, fried chicken, or summer afternoons.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Pyren Vineyard is a small, family-owned estate established in 1999 by Brian and Bronwyn Ireland, tucked into the cool foothills of Victoria’s Pyrenees region. Certified organic and deeply committed to sustainable practices, Pyren farms its granite and quartz-rich soils with minimal intervention, producing expressive wines that reflect the rugged landscape and cool climate.
The Ra Ra series is winemaker Andy Gunn’s platform for experimentation and natural expression—small-batch, low-sulfur, wild-fermented wines made with energy and immediacy in mind. “Little Ra Ra” embodies this spirit, offering a snapshot of vineyard and vintage in its most unfiltered, joyful form.