Franz Strohmeier 2021 whites & 2019 red vintage latest release

Franz Strohmeier 

is an Austrian winemaker known for his dedication to natural and low-intervention winemaking practices. Based in Styria, Austria, Strohmeier's wines are highly regarded for their authenticity, reflecting both the terroir and his minimalist approach. Strohmeier is committed to producing wines with as little intervention as possible. This includes using wild yeasts for fermentation, avoiding chemical additives, and no sulfite usage. The vineyards are managed using biodynamic principles, which involve treating the vineyard as a holistic ecosystem. This approach emphasizes soil health and biodiversity and aligns farming practices with natural rhythms. He believes in allowing the vineyard to speak for itself, one of Strohmeier's specialties is Schilcher, a traditional rosé wine made from the Blauer Wildbacher grape. His versions of Schilcher, produced as Frizzante style, are known for their vibrant acidity, freshness, and complexity. Strohmeier views winemaking as both a craft and an art form. He pays meticulous attention to every detail, from the vineyard to the cellar, ensuring that each bottle is a true reflection of his philosophy and the land from which it comes. Franz Strohmeier's wines are celebrated for their honesty, vitality, and the sense of place they convey, appealing to those who appreciate natural wines with a strong connection to their origins.

2021 Trauben Liebe und Zeit Gelb N8

100% Chardonnay from soil compositions Bad Gams, gneiss with significant iron and silica content. Hand-harvested with a careful selection of only very healthy and ripe bunches. The grapes spend a couple of hours on skins, then are gently pressed. Spontaneous fermentation and maturation for 10 months in used 300-liter oak barrels. This wine presents lovely aromas of golden fruit and a great savory minerality whisper of warm spice. It’s an alluring, complex wine with a persistent mineral undertone and a vibrant, crisp finish that stays with you.

2021 Trauben Liebe und Zeit Lysegrøn N9

100% Weissburgunder or Pinot Blanc. The grapes are meticulously handpicked, ensuring only the healthiest and ripest clusters make the cut. The free-run juice undergoes a natural fermentation process and is then aged for 12 months in seasoned 500-liter oak barrels. The flavor profile of this wine showcases rich notes of ripe stone fruits, complemented by a hint of honey and subtle spice. It has a smooth, well-rounded palate with a touch of vanilla from the oak aging, balanced by a lively acidity and a lingering, mineral-driven finish.


021 Trauben Liebe und Zeit Karmin N12

100 % Blauer Wildbacher from stony mineral soil Gneiss and Silica.

The grapes are handpicked with meticulous attention, selecting only the ripest and healthiest fruit. After destemming and a light crush, the juice spends three hours on the skins for added complexity. The wine is then gently pressed and undergoes natural fermentation, followed by 12 months of aging in 500-liter wooden barrels—predominantly oak, with a touch of acacia. This wine greets the palate with vibrant notes of ripe citrus and stone fruits, Rasberry and underripe strawberry, underscored by delicate floral hints. The brief skin contact adds a subtle texture, while the oak and acacia aging impart gentle layers of vanilla and sweet spice. A fresh acidity balances the richness, leading to a long, elegant finish with a touch of minerality.

2019 Trauben Liebe und Zeit Rot N10 

100% Zweigelt from soil that has significant iron and silicon content.

Handpicked with precision, the grapes are left to ferment naturally for four weeks, embracing their full potential. After a gentle press, the wine matures for 24 months in a mix of seasoned barrels (225-liter, 500-liter, and 300-liter), adding depth and complexity before being bottled. This wine unfolds with vibrant flavors of juicy blackberry and mix fruits rouge, intertwined with a touch of spice. The extended barrel aging adds a nuanced layer of toasted nuts and subtle vanilla, while a crisp acidity brings balance and freshness. The finish is smooth and lingering, with a delicate minerality that rounds out the experience. Savory and saline. 


2021 Cat Silver N3 (white field blend) 

“Cat-silver” describes the silicate stones with fine, shimmering layers found in the soil of their vineyards. All grapes found across the Strohmeier vineyards, including some PiWi hybrids. White grapes (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Bronner, Muscaris, Büten-Muskateller), gray grapes (Souvignier Gris), and red grapes (Zweigelt, Blauer Wildbacher, Cabernet Jura, Merlot, Rösler, Regent).

A great vin de soif, to sip with friends and to cellar for 5 years +. 

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