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  Franz Strohmeier is an Austrian winemaker known for his natural and biodynamic approach to winemaking. He operates his winery in the region of Styria, Austria. Franz is committed to producing wines that reflect the unique characteristics of the terroir and the grape varieties he cultivates. In the cellar, Franz Strohmeier takes a minimal intervention approach. He employs spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts, allowing the wines to develop their unique flavors naturally. local grape varieties, such as Blauer Wildbacher and Gelber Muskateller, Chardonnay locally called Morillon, Sauvignon blanc, and also hybrid varieties. His wines have garnered praise among natural wine enthusiasts and critics for their purity, complexity, and ability to showcase the distinctive terroir of Styria. Furthermore, he often employs extended skin contact during fermentation and aging. This technique, known as maceration, allows the wines to extract more color, flavors, and tannins from the grape