2023 Weingut Emmerich Knoll Rose Blauer Burgunder Federspiel - Wachau, Austria Louis Roederer this wine is a personal

this wine is a personal favourite of Fred’s and almost his very best

the wine retains surreal levels of acidity and the aromatics are correspondingly intense

Yields are kept at 25 hectoliters per hectare (well below the 50 hl/ha requirement of the appellation)

The Aosta Valley

the entire property is powered by solar panels and a windmill

2023 Weingut Emmerich Knoll Rose Blauer Burgunder Federspiel - Wachau, Austria Louis Roederer this wine is a personalPinot Noir is often called Blauer Burgunder in Austria (literally Blue Burgundy). Originally from Burgundy, Pinot Noir has been emerging as an important grape for Austrian winemakers. It was first planted by Cistercian monks in Austrias Thermenregion when they settled there in the 12th century, but cultivation has since spread to include many other areas of Austria. While not as finicky as its cousin, St. Laurent, it still requires skill and attention