Judith Beck OUT Blaufrankish/Zweigelt 2019

Judith Beck OUT Blaufrankish/Zweigelt, organic wine, lively, fresh and very approachable natural red from Austria. Out means outside the Norm because the appellation system considered the wine unusual for Burgenland.  Judith just pulled ‘OUT’ of it.  This is a great example of how Austrian wines can have both finesse and drinkability, a delicious medium bodied red made from Blaufränkisch & Zweigelt with plenty of berry fruit and natural verve. The tannins are soft and the finish is spicy and fruity, not at all funky. The fermentation is natural in large wooden barrels.  The wine undergoes natural malolactic which softens the palate and adds a creamy texture.  Judith Beck OUT contains energy and tension and you can enjoy it on its own or with all types of food.

The Judith Beck winery is a 15 hectare estate in Gols in Austria's Burgenland. They have been farming biodynamically since 2007.  The aim to respect the environment and produce the best quality grapes they can.  They use native Austrian varieties and some international grapes like Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc.

Judith Beck studied abroad at places like Cos d'Estournel in Bordeaux and Errazuriz in Chile.  She returned home to take over the winery from her father and moved in the direction of natural winemaking.  In the vineyard they encourage the formation of humus as a basis of healthy soils.  They use their own natural composts and cultivate grass between the rows. Herbal remedies are also used and the vines are maintained following the rhythms of the moon and biodynamic calender.  They don't use  any inoculated yeasts of any kind, they minimise sulphur, fining and filtration. The Bambule range which is all zero sulphur and certified biodynamic, epitomising this philosophy.

These methods and ideas are what we look for at Buon Vino and the wines are really delicious.  They are fresh, drinkable and also great value for money.  The Burgenland is now firmly planted in the world of wine as one of  the coolest places to make wine and natural production is flourishing.  Many of the wines are pretty pricy and Judith Beck maintains her position as making some of the best value wines in the area.