Blood Moon Wines Rise Murray Darling Nero D’Avola Pétillant Naturel 2026

Vineyard - Chalmers Merbein site in the Murray Darling region. Chalmers have spent years refining their approach to viticulture which includes heavy use of organic carbon to improve soil and increase water holding capacity. All nutrient and the majority of fungicide applications utilized are organic. Residual herbicides are not part of the Chalmers regime as soil microbial health is paramount. Mulch and weed control trials are currently underway to permanently remove the need for chemical knock-down herbicide use. Chalmers are fully certified at both of their Victorian vineyards with Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.

Winemaking - Picked early to build in freshness - extra early this year on February 4 to avoid the heatwave that broke records in Mildura. Whole bunches pressed to tank for fermentation by wild yeast. Maceration was the time it took to complete the press cycle. After 14 days the wine was cooled to settle and bottled. There have been no additions to this wine (preservative free), and there has been no fining or filtration. Vegan friendly.

Label: Lino cutting by my daughter Ieva. The sun also rises.