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Weingut Claus Preisinger

Much like the surfboard on the terrace that serves as a bar with a beautiful view over Lake Neusiedl, Claus Preisinger likes doing things his own way. “My best whites are fermented on the skins," he explained as we were tasting the 2013s, “and receive no added sulfur.” He believes that '13 is one of the best vintages for white wines since 2004.

A member of Respekt and certified in biodynamics since 2009, Preisinger didn’t ever even think that he was going to become a winemaker. His father had three hectares of vineyards, but it was more of a hobby. After working for Hans Nittnaus, he did his own first vintage in 2000 and has not looked back since. In that short period of time, he has expanded his holdings to 20 hectares, and made a name for himself. That is apparently not so important for him, though, for you can hardly read it on the label.

"The 2012s are very approachable,” he said as we changed vintages. Burgenland, however, has not yet really found its own style, he believes. For his part, he is moving away from any overt use of wood in order to achieve better balance. Now most of his reds are matured in larger, older casks. As his 2011 Blaufränkisch Bühl amply proves, "you don’t need make-up to produce an attractive wine. Put away the 2011 reds, though,” he added. “They need more time.“

From Austria 2013 (Sep 2015) by Joel B. Payne

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2013 Heideboden

Release Price: $28

Color: White

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