{"product_id":"2024-clemens-krutzler-blaufrankisch","title":"2024 Clemens Krutzler, Blaufränkisch","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeingut Krutzler is a benchmark estate in Eisenberg, a small DAC in Austria's Südburgenland along the Hungarian border. Now in its fifth generation, Clemens Krutzler works alongside his family to preserve the estate's signature style: iron-rich, site-driven Blaufränkisch built on elegance rather than heavy extraction. The vineyards sit on steep slopes of slate and iron-rich clay where cool Alpine air meets warm currents off the Pannonian plain, giving the wines their distinctive mineral tension. Farming is sustainable, and the winemaking favors a light touch that lets the vineyard speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2024 bottling is Krutzler's entry point into the Eisenberg style, hand-harvested and fermented with gentle, temperature-controlled care in stainless steel and large neutral oak casks. Skipping new wood keeps the fruit bright, so the wine shows the crunchy red-fruit character and peppery lift typical of youthful Blaufränkisch. The result is an energetic, laser-focused red with fine-grained tannins and a long, slaty finish that speaks clearly of Eisenberg's terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pure introduction to Austrian Blaufränkisch and the Eisenberg DAC, and a compelling alternative for fans of Northern Rhône Syrah or crunchy cru Beaujolais.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromas of dark sour cherry, wild blackberry, crushed red plum, white pepper, and a whisper of forest flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant natural acidity cuts through the medium body, giving the wine real lift and mouthwatering freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA savory, slightly herbal finish carries a cool, stony mineral drive straight from the Eisenberg slopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproachable now with no need to cellar it, making it an easy, versatile pour at the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe slightly cool, 58-62°F, to keep the berry fruit and peppery spice vivid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short 20 to 30 minute decant, or a vigorous swirl in the glass, opens up the high-toned aromatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into Burgundy stems to give the perfumed fruit and delicate spice room to expand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry it with smoked paprika goulash and caraway spätzle, grilled sausages, or roasted duck breast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47617008369718,"sku":"SOMM2609-CK24EIS-750","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2024ClemensKrutzler_Blaufrankisch.png?v=1788478769","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2024-clemens-krutzler-blaufrankisch","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}