Heinrich Pinot Freyheit 2022 Austrian Natural Wine

Heinrich Pinot Freyheit 2022 Austrian Natural Wine

This natty Austrian Pinot from Burgenland brings serious main character energy, serving up wild aromas of rose hip and earthy damson plum instead of basic, bright cherry fruit. Because it is Demeter-certified biodynamic and fermented in amphora, it grips the palate with intense tannin texture and an unapologetically cloudy, unfiltered aesthetic. If you market this as a standard Pinot Noir, the risk of doing this is alienating classic Burgundy stans who might get pressed over its funky, raw profile. I suggest changing it to a targeted hand-sell for adventure-seeking natural wine drinkers, and serving it slightly chilled to keep those wild flavors tight.

James Suckling : 94 pts