COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Weingut Michi Lorenz
REGION
Steiermark
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Michi Lorenz is located in the steep Sausal hills of Kitzeck im Sausal, South Styria, Austria, where the Lorenz family has farmed since 1524. Winemaker Michi Lorenz manages the estate with an artistic, biodynamic approach, famously comparing his winemaking to composing music. The playful name 'Schist Happens' refers to the challenging, steep slate and schist soils of the region. This narrative took a literal turn in August 2023 when severe rainstorms caused a landslide that washed away a portion of his top vineyard, embodying the raw, unpredictable power of nature that Michi embraces in his craft.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Lorenz family has farmed the steep slopes of Kitzeck im Sausal since 1524, historically paying their regional taxes in wine.
Fact 02
Winemaker Michi Lorenz, an avid guitarist, compares releasing a new wine vintage to releasing a new music album.
Fact 03
The name became literal in 2023 when a massive mudslide washed away a portion of Michi's top vineyard right before harvest.
Fact 04
Michi compares this complex, solera-aged skin-contact wine to 'Pink Floyd in a glass' due to its mystical, layered nature.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This multi-vintage, solera-style Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from grapes hand-harvested across nine different high-altitude estate vineyards. The viticulture is certified biodynamic by Demeter. In the cellar, the grapes undergo two to four days of skin maceration to build texture. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with native yeasts, with approximately 80% of the juice in stainless steel tanks and 20% in neutral oak barrels. The wine is aged for 12 months and blended using a solera system spanning up to four distinct vintages. It is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with no added sulfites.
