Huntress Matiti PetNat 2025
Named for the season of summer in te reo Māori, Matiti is a lively and expressive Pétillant Naturel crafted from Riesling grown in Martinborough. Fine, persistent bubbles carry vibrant notes of citrus blossom, lime zest, nectarine, green apple, and juicy mandarin, supported by a subtle leesy texture and a refreshing mineral edge. Unfiltered and unfined, this is a living wine that captures the energy of the season and the character of its place, delivering freshness, texture, and a sense of joyful spontaneity in every glass.
Huntress is the personal, deeply place‑driven project of Wairarapa winemaker Jannine Rickards, who crafts wild, textural wines that honour the whenua and the people who farm it. Working with hand‑picked fruit from organic‑minded growers across Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay, she leans into wild ferments, skin contact, older oak, and minimal handling to preserve purity, tension, and a sense of the land. The wines are expressive, culinary, and quietly adventurous. Each vintage shaped by intuition, season, and a commitment to honest, sustainable farming.