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Umathum Rosa Rosé |
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Region/Country of Origin: Neusiedlersee, Burgenland, Austria |
About the Winemaker: The Umathums (the name is Frankish in origin first settled in the Lake Neusiedl region during the reign of Hapsburg monarch Maria-Theresa (1740-1780.) Wine-growing has always played an important role in the family, but until the early 1970’s, the family delivered its harvested grapes to a cooperative, like many of their neighbors. Until the 1980’s, the family produced a variety of agricultural goods. Today, wine-growing is the company’s central focus, though it does still remain active in other fields. Current winemaker Josef Umathum, born in 1960, has been in charge since 1985. About the Winemaking: A serious rose from Austria's three main varieties Blaufrankisch, Sankt Laurent and Zweigelt. Mature vines (up to 45 years old) are grown on gravel and schist soils in the villages of Frauenkirchen and Jois. Biodynamic farming, hand-harvesting and minimal intervention in the cellar are signatures of Umathum, a solar-powered winery that mixes traditional craft and modern philosophy. This saignee is aged in a stainless steel tank, accentuating the Rosa's wonderful raspberry and cherry fruit characteristics. Fermented and aged in large neutral oak casks, with a portion of stems added back into the wine as it ferments. Tasting Notes: Shiny and bright raspberry red, on the nose flavors of raspberries and cherries, which are reflected on the palate, pleasant, fine and full-bodied taste, round and mild with long aftertaste |
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Winemaker: Josef "Pepi" Umathum |
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Price: $21.99 bottle/ $226.80 case |
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Suggested Food Pairing: Autumn vegetable stew, Cranberry bread dumplings with mushroom sauce, Light fish dishes |
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Region/Country of Origin: Münster-Sarmsheim, Nahe, Germany |
About the Winery: The roots of the Kruger-Rumpf estate date back to the early 1700s. Like most vine-growers at the time, the family sold the majority of their grape production to larger houses or cooperatives. This practice continued through the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries until Stefan Rumpf kept the majority of their harvest to produce their own estate wines in 1984. This move allowed Kruger-Rumpf to focus on quality and express the distinctive terroirs in the family’s holding. Stefan’s sons Georg and Philipp, are continuing the trajectory with renewed energy and technical skill. The brothers Rumpf graduated from Germany’s prestigious Geisenheim University; Georg studied viticulture and oenology, while Philipp focused on wine economics. With Georg in the cellar and vineyards, this estate is producing world-class wine. This is an innovative estate that is on the move, always striving for new levels of quality and terroir expression. “I’m still trying to improve what I’m doing,” says Georg. “I’m not at the end of the road and still searching for the best possible expressions for each site that I can produce.” About the Winemaking: Georg is committed to organic viticulture and while they have been practicing organic for several years, they have started the transition for certification. Bees are kept nearby to facilitate pollination and aid in overall bio-diversity. Periodically sheep are allowed to roam the vines helping to control underbrush. All vineyards are hand harvested to ensure that only optimally ripe grapes are selected. Tasting Notes: Aged in stainless steel tanks, this light pink rosé is the ideal summer/Thanksgiving companion. Wild strawberries, raspberries and a hint of sour candy - this fruity rosé with scents from the orchard is pure joy. A fine minerality carries the aromas elegantly across the palate. A rosé to fall in love with! |
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Winemaker: Georg Rumpf |
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Price: $20.99 bottle/ |
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Suggested Food Pairing: Triple cream cheeses Charcuterie Chicken with mushroom cream sauce |
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