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 WENINGER WINERY
Franz Weninger, a renown Austrian winemaker who has made his name producing great wines in Austria from the Kékfrankos (known as Blaufrankisch) varietal. In 1997, he purchased 24 hectares in the excellent Spern Steiner and Frettner vineyards. Included were 10 hectares of old Kékfrankos vines. The varietals currently being produced are Kékfrankos, Merlot, Syrah, and a little bit of Cabernet Franc.
In 2000, after working with his father, and having worked harvests in Australia, California, and Italy, Franz Weninger, Jr., took over operations at the Sopron winery. He is very passionate about the future for Sopron and Hungarian wines, and of course for the wines that he is handcrafting. The Weninger Winery is also one of the first in Hungary to be dedicated to byodynamic and organic farming techniques in the vineyards.
WENINGER WINES:
Spern Steiner Kékfrankos Selection. Concentrated aromas of berries characterize this dark red wine. Notes of moss, tobacco, cigar box, are also discernible. It is very juicy on the palate, with enormous concentration of silky tannins, and a finish that is long, graceful and complex.
Frettner Cuvée. A cuvée of Syrah, Kékfrankos, and Merlot grapes sourced from the Frettner vineyard. The nose exhibits fine toasty aromas with notes of black cherries, blackberries, and cassis. On the palate a delicate fruit flavor with notes of clove and cinnamon.
Kékfrankos. This wine exhibits a complex ripe nose, with mineral notes and classic spiciness. Supple on the palate with nicely integrated tannins.
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