2022 Meinklang, ‘Roter Mulatschak’ Red Blend, Österreich, Austria

Producer: Meinklang is a family run mixed-farm, Angela & Werner Michlits run the winery side of things, tending vineyards in Burgenland & Hungary. The Michlits family also produce a variety of crops including fruit orchards, herbs & flowers, ancient grains, as well as some beer production. They are the largest biodynamic farm in Central Europe & have managed to scale up without losing their foundational values, their herd of Angus cattle featured on their labels, as well as a herd of sheep, provide organic fertilizer for live soils, a full circle of life within the vineyards & farm lands.

Place: Located in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the National Park Neusiedlersee, Seewinkle, in the region of Burgenland, East Austria bordering Hungary.

Cultivation: Biodynamic, Demeter Certified.

Name: Mulatschak – is Hungarian in origin, meaning ‘merriment’ for this is a fun wine line.

Varietal: St. Laurent & Zweigelt – St Laurent is a relative of the Pinot family,  Zweigelt is a hybrid grape, a crossing between St. Laurent & Blaufränkisch.

Soil: Sandy Loam, Rocky Topsoil.

Winemaking: Hand harvest, 4 day spontaneous fermentation co-fermentation on skins, aged 4 months in stainless steel sur lie, bottled without fining or filtration.

Tasting Notes: Fragrant Pomegranate & Sour Cherry – Textural – Lively, Light & Chillable