VANDAL PET BAT 2023

Here's a fun Pet Nat at an even more fun price to put a smile on your face. Nothing serious, just an unadulterated sparkling wine full of joy. Made from Albariño, Tempranillo, Glera, Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.

'Pet Bat' is a fun sparkling wine made in the French "Pét Nat" or "Pétillant Naturel" method. The wine is bottled before fermentation has finished, allowing the last of its fizz to come from having been fermented in the bottle. Naturally, the spent yeast lees remain in the bottle so it is naturally cloudy. 

One sunny day, whilst having a couple of beerzies, three Marlborough based winemakers decided to collaborate and make wines together under a single brand… Vandal

This "side project" gives each member scope to make wines they would not normally have the opportunity to put to bottle. They could be considered a bit weird in a more conventional sense,that said, the core of the Vandal ethos is ensuring wines are smashable so don't freak out just yet.

David Walker Bell, WineFolio.co.nz, December 2025 (2023 Vintage)
"An effervescent fizz starts off firmly, but dies down quite quickly. Aromas of peach, lemon, guava and melon, with a breadcrumb note and a little chalky minerality on the nose. Bursting with prickly acidity, the fruit sits up and has vibrant energy, without too much depth or complexity. A phenolic grip is there, adding texture and roundness to the clean, zippy palate. The finish is short and zesty, but mouth-watering."