Burgenland White, Meinklang - 2019
Item # 42946
750mL
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$239.52
$215.57/ Case of 12
Production Methods
Organic
Organic
Biodynamic
Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.
Tasting Notes
An aromatic yet dry white wine from the biodynamic Meinklang estate. A blend of Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling and Muskat. Direct press, fermentation in stainless steel with 4 months on the lees. Fresh and delicious with all kinds of food.
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About the Producer
Burgenland, Austria
Inspired by Rudolf Steiner’s “spiritual foundations for the renewal of nature” and Goethe’s holistic nature philosophies, the Michlits family of the Meinklang farm live and exist within a complete agricultural and viticultural project. Meinklang is a unique entity; for over 20 years, when Anneliese and Werner took over their family farm, they have sought a close coexistence...
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