Zillinger Velue Zwiegelt 2023 750ml

Johannes put a little twist on the 2023 Velue wines that embodies the lightness and freshness of previous vintages. This years’ red is a blend of 85% Zweigelt and 15% Merlot entirely from Johannes’ biodynamic vineyards. After harvest in mid-September, the destemmed, whole-berry Zweiglet undergoes five days of fermentation while the Merlot is whole bunch fermented for seven days. The wine is pressed and racked into 50% stainless steel and 50% big old barrels where it ages on lees for eight months until bottling. Yes, this is our ideal chillable red: bright, crunchy palate with fresh red berry fruits like Rainier cherry, redcurrant, and raspberry. Alc: 11.5% vol | pH: 3.20 | total sulfites: 35 mg | Certified Biodynamic