Meinklang "Epic" Osterreich, Austria 2022

FROM ZEV ROVINE:

THE WINE: Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, finished in pressure tanks.

THE PRODUCER: Meinklang is a family-operated mixed farm, set in the middle of National Park Neusiedlersee, a World Heritage Site on the Eastern side of Neusiedlersee, directly bordering the Hungarian lowlands. This is a special corner of the earth, where life’s diversity and complexity – on vibrant display – are rightfully celebrated.

This Demeter-certified biodynamic farm functions as an organism, relying not only on people, but also on its herd of cows, whose grazing and fertilization of the land perform a key service to the local ecosystem. The land is further enriched by ancient grains – such as spelt, farro, and einkorn wheat – as well as the fruit orchards and vegetable gardens, meadows of wild herbs and flowers, and the elegant charm of the grapevines. The grapes at Meinklang are harvested by hand and vinified naturally. The wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered, with zero or minimal SO2.