All grapes from our own vineyards are picked by hand. This implies rigorous selection directly on the vine - only fully ripe, unscathed fruit ends up in the cellar. By the way: we have no irrigation systems in our vineyards. It is true that in extremely dry years it may happen that we forgo one or another harvest from young vineyards. On the other hand, the vines will root substantially more deeply, thus releasing extra aromas and flavors as well as power into the grapes.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Blaufränkisch Auslese 1971
Extreme ripeness because of dry wind and shrivelled but healthy grapes render this vintage unforgettable. The 1971 Auslese from non-botritysed bunches remains still a monumental wine. Powerful, spicy and long.
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