Produced using 55% Chenin Blanc and 45% Chardonnay grapes harvested from dry-land farmed vineyards in the Western Cape region. The vineyards are strategically planted on south-west facing slopes to capture cool breezes from the Atlantic Ocean and cold Benguela current. Deep soils from decomposed granite, clay rich, with good drainage.
With 14 days fermentation at 14-15°C, the grapes and juice are handled reductively to prevent oxidation and lock in fruitiness. The wine is left on lees for 2 months to add complexity. The wine is then dealcoholized by way of a gently spun cone technology. This is done under vacuum and at low temperature to ensure that the wine retains its distinctive body, colour and flavour.
Noughty's alcohol-free wines are organic, low sugar, vegan, halal, and sustainable. The team responsible for Noughty, Thomson & Scott, is also a certified B Corporation, meaning they've met rigorous social and environmental standards that show a dedication to goals outside of shareholder profit. We are inspired by their leadership in this space and beyond.