Franz Weninger’s vineyards are certified biodynamic producing natural wines on two sides of the Burgenland border – both in Austria and Hungary. Franz’s father was a pioneer of organic farming in Hungary during the 1980s, and so organic farming became not just the only way, but the minimum practice for Franz. After travelling to study & practice winemaking, Franz returned to the family winery in 1999 and began to convert everything to biodynamics, and replanted vineyards needing rehabilitation with traditional grape varieties. He hasn’t pulled out his father’s old-vine plantings of international varieties, and so while the estate boasts an eclectic array of grape varieties, the focus is clearly on Blaufränkisch and the patchwork of ancient soils that make up the estate. Franz created this light-bodied, biodynamic red blend as a "wine of access" to encourage community and fellowship. It's a blend of Blaufrankisch with Cabernet Franc and Syrah. It's dominated by vibrant, crunchy dark fruits like blackberry, dark cherry, and black raspberry with a peppery, herbaceous edge and subtle baking spice notes.
Franz Weninger’s vineyards are certified biodynamic producing natural wines on two sides of the Burgenland border – both in Austria and Hungary. Franz’s father was a pioneer of organic farming in Hungary during the 1980s, and so organic farming became not just the only way, but the minimum practice for Franz. After travelling to study & practice winemaking, Franz returned to the family winery in 1999 and began to convert everything to biodynamics, and replanted vineyards needing rehabilitation with traditional grape varieties. He hasn’t pulled out his father’s old-vine plantings of international varieties, and so while the estate boasts an eclectic array of grape varieties, the focus is clearly on Blaufränkisch and the patchwork of ancient soils that make up the estate. Franz created this light-bodied, biodynamic red blend as a "wine of access" to encourage community and fellowship. It's a blend of Blaufrankisch with Cabernet Franc and Syrah. It's dominated by vibrant, crunchy dark fruits like blackberry, dark cherry, and black raspberry with a peppery, herbaceous edge and subtle baking spice notes.
