Heidi Schröck Blaufränkisch Klum
Am I a musician? No…Is this my guitar? No… Am I a lover of music? ABSOLUTELY …. I have a huge appreciation for the artistic expression that goes into creating a song - the lyrics, the melody, the story behind the song, the experience, ALL OF IT …. It’s exactly like my appreciation for wine - the story behind the wine, the creativity and artistry. Music and wine are both big parts of my life - I always have music on - working out it’s 100% needed to push me beyond my limits, cooking with music inspires my creativity, all the while dancing to the music at the same time …. music sets a mood. So does wine - it’s an experience, a pleasure, it transcends you…. They go hand and hand. Period. Enter Heidi Schröck’s Blaufränkisch …..
Her wines are like a song. Seriously, I hear music in my head when I drink her wine. My perfect pairing for this wine is not with food but with music, specifically with guitarist who play a Fender Stratocaster. Maybe you have heard of a few of these musicians who made these guitars their own - John Frusciante (The Red Hot Chili Peppers), The Edge (U2), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Jimi Hendrix, Richie Blackmore (Deep Purple), Bob Andrews (Generation X), Ron Asheton (Iggy Pop)??? All infamous in their own right, all individualistic in their styles. That’s who Heidi - she stands amongst the very best.
I wonder what music she was listening to when she made this wine? My guess is Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Bad Reputation
Heidi Schröck Blaufränkisch Ried Kulm 2018 Burgenland, Austria
Blaufränkisch has rich black fruit is contrasted by peppery flavors and energetic acidity that makes it such a food-friendly wine. Blaufränkisch is a parent grape of both Gamay and Zweigelt.
Medium bodied, medium fine tannins, medium/high acidity. I find it a very crown pleasing, easy to drink wine, with or without food. Medium purple color. Bright aromas of black cherry, blackberry, bramble, raspberry, strawberry, eucalyptus (medicinal), earthy minerality. Lively acidity with soft tannins with ripe flavors of black cherry, raspberry, strawberry, eucalyptus, mushrooms, earthy, minerals, violet, finishes on a pepper and anise note. It’s such a pleasure to drink, all bright, jjuicy fruit and spice.
Pair it with grilled rosemary pork sausages, roast duck breast with raspberry and pepper sauce or a hard cheese plate.
