Craft & Estate Portfolio Book

Heinrich Continued

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

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