Meinklang Blanc De Noir Frizzante 2004

Winery:	Meinklang  (Burgenland, Austria)
Vintage:	2004
Type:	Champagne-Sparkling
Retailer:	Rick's Wine & Gourmet
Price:	$15.99
Description:	"Refreshing palate with generous quantities of red summer berry fruits and biscuity notes. Offers more bubbles than the Italian pair." - www.organic-champagne.com
Notes:	Organic grapes. Pinot Noir 2004. About the winery: "Run by the delightful Werner Michlits, the Meinklang vineyards are to be found on the eastern side of Neusiedlersee in eastern Austria close to the Hungarian border. Long summer days allow for the best physiological ripeness, whilst cool evenings give the grapes 'resting' time. Vineyards planted close to the lakes have high atmospheric humidity combined with warm air, the ideal conditions for Austria's world-famous sweet wines: eiswein, or ice wine. With its clear flavour and well-balanced acid, it is made from grapes picked when temperatures plummet below freezing." - www.organic-champagne.com

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