Michi’sFarmOrange

<p>Orange blossom, papaya and lemon rind, leading up to crisp acidity, this wine is like drinking fruit juice on a warm summers day.</p><p>It’s almost impossible to talk about Michael Gindl without talking about his animals: Scottish Highland cattle and Breton dwarf sheep help to graze and fertilise the vineyards and the horses help mowing and rotating cover crops.</p><p>Michael took over the family winery when he was just 20 years old. His dedication to biodynamics and inspiration draws from his early childhood when he would ‘work’ all day with his grandfather visiting the animals on the farm, but also going to the vineyards and cellar. His vines sit on a variety of soil types: loam, loess, sandstone, clay and chalk. In the cellar, Michael was one of the first in Austria to use acacia barrels instead of oak for aging. Lightly toasted acacia barrels don’t kill the floral aroma from grapes like Grüner Veltliner, bringing out delicacy and elegance of the wine.</p><p>Origin: Weinviertel, AustriaVintage: 2023Grape varieties: White blend (mainly Gruner Veltliner)Food pairings: Asian cuisine, spicy foods, but also delicious on its own Bottle size: 75clABV: 12.5%</p><p>ORGANIC / BIODYNAMIC / NATURAL / VEGAN</p>