Configuration: (12 x 750mL)

Winery: Kolfok

Appellation: Neckenmarkt, Mittelburgenland, Austria

Philosophy/Practices: Organic

Grape Variety: Rotburger, blaufränkisch, st. laurent, syrah

ABV: 12.5%

Bright black berries, black and red currants, subtle spice & potpourri, black pepper, tons of dark mineral through the backbone.

Winemaker's notes:Mostly the Austrian variety Rotburger from different soils is used for this juicy red. Half of the grapes are destemmed, the other half whole grapes. Natural fermentation in semi-closed casks for almost 100 days. During this natural process without additives, the wine hasn‘t been moved – no punch down, no pumping. The result is a fresh, easy drinking wine, but still complex in it‘s own way. Aged for 11 month in 1200 liter barrels Austrian oak. No sulfur added at all.

Why we love it: Querschnitt means "field blend" in Stefan's Austro-Hungarian dialect, an indicator of the snapshot of his family's vineyards that are scattered around Mittelburgenland. As the only organic growers in this region, we love that we have these wines that paint with such a wide brush – and with SUCH delicious results. The Querschnitt Red is a fantastic entry point to the Kolfok wines: approachable yet statuesque, reflecting the classic side of Stefan's winemaking.