Mersel Wine 'LebNat' Pétillant Rosé Wadi Annoubine 2022

When three women founded Mersel Wine, they were carrying on a winemaking baton that had been passed from generation to generation since the time of the Phoenicians in 1550 BCE. This ancient group can be credited with establishing an expansive maritime trade network that linked several major cradles of civilization, serving as ambassadors of cultural, religious, and economic exchange. We can thank them in part for providing us with the Phoenician alphabet, Tyrian purple, and perhaps our personal favorite, wine! Head winemaker Eddie Chami honors that history by making wines steeped in tradition, respect, and blazing with raw authenticity. This pet-nat is a blend of sangiovese and merwah, a grape indigenous to Lebanon that you can think of as a fraternal twin of semillon. Dry as a bone, with a slightly herbal edge, this sparkler rips with acidity and red Gushers will burst on the palate. These makers are not only stewards of the land, they are also advocates of diversity, inclusivity and seek to provide opportunity for marginalized communities. Organically grown, sustainably grown, low-intervention/natural wine, vegan.