Natural / Chillable Red & Rosé from Claus Preisinger!

Although France's natural wine scene generally gets all of the glory, Austrian delicious, acid-forward wines have long been giving the country a run for its money. This week, we're excited to share the return of Claus Preisigner's Puszta Libre and Rózsa Libre, two of our favorite picks for early summer.

Located on the north shore of Lake Neusiedl, Claus Preisinger has been making biodynamic wines from native Austrian grapes for just over 20 years. In the cellar, all wines are fermented with native yeasts, and little to no sulfur is added unless absolutely necessary. A fan of reduction—and a true wild spirit at heart—the energy found in Claus' wines are a direct reflection of the hands that make them.

Claus' Puszta Libre is an easy-drinking blend of Zweigelt and St. Laurent, two of the region's signature grapes. Light and juicy, the wine shows flavors of tart red fruits and hints of spice, and most definitely comes alive with a chill. Think of it like Austrian glou-glou in one of its finest forms. (We particularly love it with pizza or BBQ fare.)

Additionally, Claus makes a pink version, Rózsa Libre. Crafted from Zweigelt and St. Laurent, the wine is vinified and aged entirely in steel so as to preserve its natural freshness, then is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Expect vibrant notes of strawberry, citrus, and hints of saline to lead to a vibrant, bone dry finish.

Cheers!