Meinklang - 2018
Made from biodynamic Pinot Gris grapes, the wine is aptly named–‘Graupert’ means ‘tangled’ or ‘wild’, referring to the vines which are allowed to grow free and wild. The free-growing vines produce bunches with smaller grapes with less juice and thicker skins. This produces greater aromas, gives extra layers of complexity to the wine and even gives the wine its darker colour. The wine spends some time in contact with the skins during fermentation (unusual for white wines) which gives the unusual rose-gold colour. There’s honey, pear and almond on the nose and a buttery, creamy texture with lively acidity, and fruity, mineral weight on the palate. This low-suphur wine is a brilliant vintage, with hints of pepper and herbs to balance out the citrus and orchard fruit flavours. It’s not your usual Pinot Gris, but one you must try!
96/100 Decanter Magazine, ‘Succulent and perfumed with a tantalising melange of white raspberry and spiced rhubarb. Luxuriant in texture, it is beautifully restrained with a long, fine finish.’ Simon Woolfe’s Top 10 Natural Wines, May 2017 (2015 vintage)
95/100 Jane Anson’s 30 Best-Value Organic & Biodynamic Wines, ‘Stood out as easily one of the most enjoyable in a Decanter tasting of more than 100 biodynamic, organic and natural wines, and has delivered again in several retastings. Juicy apricot, nectarine and spiced peaches, with a smoky hazelnut edging. Unfiltered and low sulphur. Drink until 2024′ Decanter Magazine, October 2017 (2015 vintage)
delle101 –
Wow!
Not you’re average wine. Dark colour and very full-flavoured. I wasn’t sure about it at first, just because it’s different to what I normally drink, but this really has me hooked now! I can’t describe how it tastes, just try it for yourself!
Walt –
Unusual
Very strange looking wine – dark and cloudy, but boy did it taste good.
Ian Dalrymple (verified owner) –
Unusual colour and just not very nice.