Heinrich Weinland Naked Orange NV
Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gruner, Welschriesling organic / biodynamic Burgenland, Austria Gernot and Heike Heinrich founded their winery in 1990 with just one hectare and have steadily grown to 90 hectares today. Heinrich was one of the first in the region to transition from simple white wines to high-quality reds in the early 1990s, and became famous for powerful red blends such as Salzberg, Gabarinza, and Pannobile. In recent years, the focus has turned to Blaufränkisch from the nearby Leithaberg DAC, and to “Freyheit,” a line of natural wines produced with minimal intervention in the cellar. Heinrich converted to biodynamics in 2006 and is a member of Respekt, a certifying body for biodynamic viticulture in Austria. Heinrich today is one of Austria’s most innovative wine producers. Neusiedlersee, named for Lake Neusiedl, is a winegrowing area located north and east of the lake and is home to the Heinrich winery. The moderating effect of the lake combines with the warm Pan