{"title":"Weingut Moric","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoland Velich didn't just elevate Blaufränkisch. He changed what the wine world believed Austria could produce. Founded in 2001, Weingut Moric transformed old-vine vineyards in Burgenland into some of Europe's most compelling terroir-driven wines, bringing the elegance of Burgundy and the structure of Barolo to a grape long overlooked by collectors. From Lutzmannsburg and Neckenmarkt to his boundary-crossing Hidden Treasures project, Velich continues to redefine Austrian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moric-hausmarke-rot-solera-23","title":"Weingut Moric, Hausmarke Rot \"Solera 23\" Mult-Vintage","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe just tasted this groundbreaking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustrian Blaufränkisch put through Solera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and it completely blew us away—so much so that we \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecured a US Exclusive allocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for our faithful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoland Velich of Moric, the visionary who put Austrian Blaufränkisch on the global map, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehas executed a revolutionary concept that works outrageously well. If you crave \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etop-tier Cru Beaujolais\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e texture mixed with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearthy depth of Burgundy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the wild, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esavory edge of Northern Rhône Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is the ultimate bottle to pop alongside a feast right off the grill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile fractional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolera aging was perfected by classic fortified regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—from Sherry country in Andalusia to Madeira and Australia’s Rutherglen district—Velich flips the traditional script. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of heavy sweetness, he uses the system to craft something hyper-energetic, light-on-its-feet, and refreshing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Spanning up to 11 distinct vintages, the base pulls from recent harvests for vibrant primary fruit, while reserve components back to 2012 add a decade of savory depth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy topping off large neutral casks, Moric captures young-vintage drive alongside an aged cellar patina with unmatched finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, it pours translucent ruby with deep purple reflections. The nose explodes with wild sour cherries, crushed white pepper, gamey herbs, and pulverized slate. On the palate, crunchy red berries meet taut mineral drive and fine, chalky tannins that yield an endlessly drinkable framework. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrow a light chill on it, fire up the grill, and grab your stash before this exclusive allocation vanishes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuten Appetit!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fractional Solera blend from one of Central Europe's most visionary winemakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines the fresh energy of young vintages with the complex, tertiary depth of older wines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely food-friendly with low extraction, bright acidity, and fine, chalky tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe with a slight chill between 56°F and 60°F to emphasize its bright fruit and spice lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecanting for 20 to 30 minutes helps the complex, multi-vintage aromatics unfurl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into burgundy stems to maximize the floral perfume and wild berry aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs brilliantly with roasted duck breast, pork tenderloin, wild mushroom dishes, or charcuterie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47658404413494,"sku":"SOMM2609-MORMVSOL-750","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Moric_HausmarkeRotSolera23.png?v=1788977352"},{"product_id":"2024-moric-hidden-treasures-tokaj-furmint-harslevelu","title":"2024 Moric, \"Hidden Treasures\" Furmint-Hárslevelű, Tokaj","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eA few weeks ago, we featured the legendary Austrian Blaufränkisch from Roland Velich of Moric. Today, we follow him across the border into Hungary for his \"Hidden Treasures\" project. Based in Burgenland, Velich knows Central Europe’s best terroir predates modern borders. He set his sights on Tokaj—a region with the same historical prestige as Burgundy, anchored by some of the most mineral-dense volcanic soils on Earth. Partnering with top local vignerons, Velich targets old-vine parcels in legendary sites like Teleki and Lestár (loess over andesite bedrock) and Kővágó (shattered rhyolite tuff) to prove dry Tokaj belongs among the world's great whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis bottling flips expectations on their head by taking Furmint and Hárslevelű—the core of sweet Tokaji Aszú—and fermenting them bone-dry. Sourced from ancient vines planted as far back as the 1920s, this 70\/30 blend pairs Furmint’s structural drive with Hárslevelű’s floral perfume. Wild-yeast fermented and aged on fine lees in neutral oak \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"343\"\u003efoudres\u003c\/i\u003e and stainless steel, it eschews heavy-handed winemaking to let raw volcanic minerality shine. Expect the textural nobility of premier Meursault, cut with an exotic, alpine-fresh edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIt pours a brilliant straw-gold, erupting with linden blossom, elderflower, dried honey, lime zest, and subtle clove. The palate delivers a broad, Burgundian texture balanced by a spine of volcanic acidity and delicate grape-skin grip. Ripe yellow apple and pear yield to a long finish marked by candied ginger, white pepper, and mouthwatering salinity. 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