2022 Weingut Neumeister Gemischter Satz, Steiermark, Austria Herve Souhaut Merlot (11%) and Cabernet Franc

Merlot (11%) and Cabernet Franc (4%) with small additions of Petit Verdot and Malbec

Also with a throwback label of Dervieux-Thaize

The wine is aged for an average of 18 months in 50% to 60% new

except 80% of the fermentation and aging is in foudre and 20% is in barrel

A field blend consisting primarily of Lado & Treixadura along with other indigenous varieties of his region

2022 Weingut Neumeister Gemischter Satz, Steiermark, Austria Herve Souhaut Merlot (11%) and Cabernet FrancGemischter Satz originated as a co fermented field blend produced from vineyards within and immediately around Vienna, but the much beloved style has spread throughout Austria over the years. Neumeisters delightfully aromatic version is built around 40 year old Gelber Muskateller, with fellow early ripening varieties Welschriesling, Mller Thurgau, and Scheurebe rounding out the blend. Fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel, it is dry, gently