Heinrich, `Red` Burgenland Zweigelt/Blaufränkisch/St. Laurent 2014 Neusiedlersee, Burgenland, Austria PRODUCER Gernot Heinrich has 100 hectares of vines in Gols, Burgenland, which is Austria's easternmost province, lying only a few kilometres from the Hungarian border. After graduating in viticulture from Klosterneuberg, Gernot's vinous travels in Bordeaux, Spain, California and Italy convinced him that his best approach in this continental climate was to use indigenous grapes such as Blaufränkisch, St Laurent and Zweigelt to make the highest quality, most characteristic wines he could. VINEYARDS The fruit for this wine is sourced from both sides of Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland. On the west side of the lake, the vines are found on the limestone and slate slopes of the Leithagebirge. On the east side of the lake, grapes come from the gravelly Parndorf Plateau and the humus-rich Heideboden. St Laurent is grown on the higher slopes and Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt on the heavier soils lower down. The oldest vines are 30 years old. Gernot has been farming his vineyards according to biodynamic principles since 2006 and achieved certification in 2009. VINTAGE 2014 was a very challenging vintage. During flowering, the weather was very hot. At the end of August the weather changed completely; temperatures dropped and there was a lot of rainfall during harvest. At Heinrich a lot of time was spent in the vineyard to accurately select the grapes, and thus 2014 has given wines with much finesse and freshness. VINIFICATION The grapes were hand harvested and sorted in the vineyard at the beginning of September. All movement of the juice was carried out by gravity. Extended maceration on the skins took place and was followed by fermentation in temperature controlled stainless Grape Varieties Blaufränkisch steel vats and wooden vats at 28-34°C. The wine aged in a mix of St Laurent large oak vats and second and third use barriques. Zweigelt TASTING NOTES Winemaker Gernot Heinrich Brilliant ruby red in colour. The bouquet offers vibrant cherry and Closure Screwcap red fruit notes with just a hint of spice coming through. The ABV 12.5% structure of the wine supports the fruit-driven style and soft supple Residual Sugar 1g/L tannins make it approachable and ideal for early drinking. Acidity 5.5g/L Bottle Sizes 75cl Notes Vegetarian, Vegan.