Felix "Blau" Blaufrankisch (1L) 2023

 A wine for weeknight dinners and sipping with friends. Made for us from Stefan Wellanschitz's (of Kolfok fame) family estate. It is Blaufrankisch from 15-45 year old vineyards in Unterpetersdorf in the Neckenmarkter mountains, where his Mother is from. The soils are clay and basalt, which impart a wonderful minerality. Everything about it speaks to tradition and provenance, from the family vineyards to the large 1500-3000 liter barrels made by a local cooper from trees in the Waldviertal used vintage after vintage. Organic farming, native yeasts, no fining, and minimal amounts of sulphur.