BY JOSH SCOTT

Josh Scott, co-owner of Allan Scott Wines, has made an inspired leap into the world of natural wine. Josh has combined his depth of experience in the industry and his connection to his family’s notable vineyards to deliver a new range of natural craft wines. As with all those labelled ‘natural’, these expressions are low intervention, meaning there are no additives and the wines are unfined and unfiltered. It’s about allowing the natural grape to shine through.

The By Josh Scott wines are traditionally styled but crafted with creative flair. The rosé is a co-ferment of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Gris, the Sauvignon Blanc (Josh’s bread and butter at Allan Scott) has some skin contact that rounds out and dials down the acid, and the sparkling offering is a pét-nat, made exclusively from Chardonnay and delivering a wonderfully fizzy wine with echoes of stonefruit.

These are modern-leaning wines that are fun, fresh and a joy to drink. While natural wine can perhaps feel like a slightly daunting category, it can nevertheless be an alluring avenue for those looking to dip into the intrigue of something new and innovative that harnesses age-old systems of winemaking.