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The Wines
The Sopron wine region is a predominantly red wine area. Weninger’s focus is on the Kékfrankos variety, which has a long tradition in this region. But Franz Reinhard Weninger, who is not afraid to experiment, has found that international varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Syrah also grow well here. Recent successes with Fehérburgundi (Pinot Blanc) have been an incentive to continue exploring the potential of white wines here in the Sopron region.
Rosé Brut
Fruity and lively but by no means superficial. Influenced by its proximity to Lake Neusiedl and the slate in the soil.
Fehérburgundi (Pinot Blanc)
Dominant aromas of apple and almond. Long aging on the lees gives a supple quality to the dense finish.
Data sheet Fehérburgundi 2006, Data sheet Fehérburgundi 2007, Data sheet Fehérburgundi 2008
KékfrankosA very individual and harmonious wine that speaks clearly of its place of origin. Pretertiary-age rock gives it a spicy bite on the palate. The minerals and salts lend it a youthful quality. A fruity classic Blaufränkisch typical of the Sopron wine area, with a delicate, spicy nose. Data sheet Kékfrankos 2006, Data sheet Kékfrankos 2007 SopronRipe tannins accompanied by a harmonic composition of fruit and acid; an easy-to-drink, fruity meal accompanist. 70% Merlot, 30% Syrah. Data sheet Sopron 2007
FrettnerA cuvée of Merlot (50%), Syrah (31%), and Kékfrankos (19%) of the Frettner site. Aged for 18 months in barriques. Delicate aromas of toast and tones of sour cherries, blackberries, and currants in the nose. On the palate, delicately fruity with a hint of cloves. Data sheet Kékfrankos 2004, Data sheet Kékfrankos 2005, Data sheet Kékfrankos 2006Kékburgundi (Pinot Noir)Beguiling aroma of gooseberries, delicate hints of pinewood. Fresh and youthful on the palate and with distinctive acidity. Data sheet Pinot Noir 2004, Data sheet Pinot Noir 2005, Data sheet Pinot Noir 2007SyrahFrom the Spern Steiner site. White pepper and smoky dark fruit in the nose; broad and long on the palate. Data sheet Syrah 2004, Data sheet Syrah 2005, Data sheet Syrah 2006Merlot CabernetA cuvée of Merlot (38%), Cabernet Franc (34%), and Cabernet Sauvignon (28%). A fruity interpretation of the classic Bordeaux cuvées. The strong tannins of the Cabernet varieties are enhanced by the typical Sopron acidity. Data sheet Merlot Cabernet 2004, Data sheet Merlot Cabernet 2005, Data sheet Merlot Cabernet 2006MerlotIn the nose aromatic and minerally / mineral with red / black currant and cherry. On the palate especially fruity, well based with tannins. Elegant, long finish. This wine comes from the Spern Steiner site and is limited to 100 cases. Data sheet Merlot 2001, Data sheet Merlot 2006Cabernet FrancThe 2006 vintage of this wine from the Frettner site was again bottled authentically. Very dark, purple. In the nose intensive, spicy, softwood and red pepper. On the palate playful and manifold. Densely woven wine. Nice acidity and dense tannin. Limited to 100 cases and only available at the cellar door! Data sheet Cabernet Franc 2006Spern Steiner KékfrankosAged 18 months in small wooden barrels, this wine with its site-characteristic slate mineral tones demonstrates the potential of this variety of Kékfrankos. Well-balanced on the palate with plenty of fruit and delicate acidity. Data sheet Spern Steiner Kékfrankos 2004, Data sheet Spern Steiner Kékfrankos 2005, Spern Steiner Kékfrankos 2006
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Old vintages – Recent Tastings
Rich treasures slumber in the cellars, and from time to time they are brought up and examined: here our tips and impressions for the old vintages (1997-200?).
1998, Spern Steiner
At its peak! Best drunk now. Wonderful fruit and velvety elegance.
2000, Spern Steiner
Recently showed its forte during a blind tasting with Guigal. Very easy to drink and at the same time a wine with potential.
2000, Syrah
Wow!
2001, Spern Steiner
A wonderfully drinkable wine, still very fruity. Can be drunk now.
2002, Spern Steiner
The high tannin content of this vintage is starting to mellow. Enjoyable now but can still be stored also.
2002, Cabernet Franc
Tasted at harvest time with my interns. Still very young and fresh. Please wait!
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Weninger’s Earthly Treasures
“Von diesen Böden müssen Sie kosten,” it says on our new Blaufränkisch box: “You’ve got to try these soils.” Time and time again our decades of wine-growing experience have shown us that it is above all the microclimate that determines the taste of the wine. We want to present this range of flavors through wines from our best sites, e.g. Hochäcker and Kirchholz in central Burgenland, Saybritz in southern Burgenland, and Spern Steiner in Balf near Sopron. What is striking about this collection is that all the wines derive from the same grape variety, and yet because they come from different “soils” they differ in a very basic way. Our Blaufränkisch box is dedicated to people who enjoy tasting and comparing. Our recommendation: open all the bottles at once and taste them blind. We have enclosed tasting notes in the box for reference, a detailed analysis of the soils conducted by experts from the Federal Institute of Geology in Vienna, and descriptions of the impacts of each of the soils on the wine.
Blaufränkisch Trio
Blaufränkisch Kirchholz, Blaufränkisch Hochäcker, Kékfrankos*
Blaufränkisch Sextet
Blaufränkisch Saybritz, Kékfrankos*, Spern Steiner Kékfrankos Selection, Blaufränkisch Hochäcker, Blaufränkisch Reserve, Blaufränkisch Kirchholz
Each box contains only current vintages.
(*Hungarian name for Blaufränkisch)
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