Weingut Hans Johann Schwarz, "The Butcher," Blaufränkisch, Burgenland, Austria, 2021

Overview of the Wine
Hans Schwarz's career actually began as a butcher, hence his nickname, "The Butcher". Hans is a true "Burgenlander", meaning he is a hunter and a farmer who knows how to get things done with his hands as the generations before had taught him. With the exception of a small production of the house wine "Giovanni", the Schwarz family primarily grew and sold their grapes to the local winegrower's cooperative and wine master Alois Kracher. Enthusiastic about the excellent quality of the grapes, the Alois encouraged him to try his hand as a winemaker.  With the help of Kracher and Manfred Krankl (Sine Qua Non winery), the first wine under its own name came onto the market in 1999. Following the success story of Hans Schwarz, his son Michael took over the winery in 2017, who had previously gained professional experience on the Saar, Mallorca, southern France and Australia.

Organic and Sustainable.

Winemaker
Michael Schwarz

Grape / Blend
Blaufränkisch

Origin
Burgenland, Austria

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
12 months aging in used barrique oak barrels. This Blaufränkisch is bursting with strength: after 12 months in wood, it shows ripe cherry fruit, dark berry jam and unbelievable expression of minerality. Pairs with anything your local butcher sells. Serve at 15ºC-17ºC

92 Points - Falstaff
Strong ruby, purple reflections, broad rim brightening. Floral touch with heart cherry and orange peel in the background, some nougat. Medium complexity, fine red berry touch, balanced tannin structure, mineral, already very gluggable.

Product size: 750ml