GRAPES: (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay)
SKIN CONTACT: 3 weeks
REGION: STEIERMARK, AUSTRIA
Producer information: Franz Strohmeier is a very philosophical winemaker – always making the decisions that expresses his terroir in the most natural way. He is constantly tinkering with his 8-hectares of vines to find better and more natural methods. An example most recently was his use of whey (the liquid part of milk produced in cheese production) to spray his grapes, instead of copper sulfate. He has some portion of his grapes growing wild, without pruning, that produce very small intensely flavored grapes.
Vinification method: The grapes are are fermented with the skins for three weeks, and are then blended and directly pressed. After this process the wine is aged for 8 months in wooden barrels. Once this phase concludes it is bottled with organic yeast and sugar allowing for a secondary fermentation in the bottle.
Tasting notes Salted tangerine, ripe peaches, plums, and subtle yeast
Pairings: chocolate covered oranges, or chocolate covered strawberries
Mix and match 3, 6 or 12 bottles!
