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WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY
Early vintages were powerful and boldly tannic, aged primarily in new barriques. However, over
the past decade, implementation of organic philosophies in the vineyards as well as a natural
winemaking approach in the cellar, has become critical to the development of the wines. The
new, ultra- modern winery, completed in 2002, provides the freedom of space and the tools
to ensure that the fruit is translated into wines that are powerful, yet without hard edges —
complex, yet delicate.
The winery is dedicated to promoting elite examples of classic varieties from the area like
Zweigelt, St. Laurent, and Blaufränkisch. As each year passes, the red wines of Austria become
more refined, and the winemakers more adept. They may still be foreign-sounding to the US
market, but the quality of the wines produced here is quite clear.
Owned by
:
Gernot and Heike Heinrich
Winemaker
:
Gernot Heinrich
Founded in
:
1990
Region
:
Burgenland
Country
:
Austria
Wines
:
Heinrich, Beerenauslese
Heinrich, Blaufränkisch
Heinrich, Blaufränkisch Alterberg
Heinrich, Blaufränkisch Leithaberg
Heinrich, Gabarinza
Heinrich, Chardonnay Leithaberg
Heinrich, Pannobile
Heinrich, Red
Heinrich, Pinot Noir Dorflagen
Heinrich, Salzberg
Heinrich, St. Laurent
Heinrich, Weissburgunder Leithaberg
Heinrich, Zweigelt