Johannes Zillinger Revolution White Lot 24 NV 750ml

The Revolution White (LOT24), bottled in 2024, is a blend of 40% Chardonnay, 35% Riesling and 25% Scheurebe, from 25-to-40-year-old hilltop vines planted on lime and sandstone soils. So far pretty normal, right? Here’s where it gets weird (and wonderful). Chardonnay comes from the 2023 vintage and is fermented on the skins for about 10 days in 1000-liter clay amphoras. The Scheurebe, an aromatic hybrid-crossing, is first fermented using intra-cellular fermentation (ie. whole berry fermentation), then added to a solera dating back to 2017 kept in 600 liter Acacia barrels. This solera is then blended with a Riesling solera dating to 2013 and kept in stainless steel. The resulting wine is mouth-wateringly delicious, with notes of apples, herbs, peaches, and perfume on the nose. The palate is both textured and tensile, with mineral and smoky notes weaved into the juicy, fruity flavors. Alc: 12% vol | pH 3.25 | Total sulfites: <30 mg | Certified Demeter Biodynamic.