Blaufrankisch

This unique red blend comes from low-intervention winemaker Ian Barry—fresh and vibrant in style, it offers food-friendly acidity with juicy red and blue fruit, hints of apple, floral undertones, & excellent minerality.... Read More

Following the path paved by earlier lower-intervention producers such as Heidi Schröck and Roland Velich, Joiseph makes tiny quantities of naturally fermented, transparent wines. More generous in style than Velich’s... Read More

From a carefully-tended vineyard in far northern Michigan, this Blaufränkisch shows the clear potential for cool-climate, terroir-driven wines in the region—lively acidity, juicy berry fruit, hints of spice, and restrained... Read More

Roland Velich is arguably the greatest producer of Blaufränkisch—working naturally, with little-to-no added sulfur and large, used oak barrels to cut down on wood influence, he crafts this vibrant, fresh, juicy wine... Read More

Roland Velich is arguably the greatest producer of Blaufränkisch—working naturally, with little-to-no added sulfur and large, used oak barrels to cut down on wood influence, he crafts this vibrant, fresh, juicy wine... Read More

Years ago, Roland Velich set out to prove that Austria’s Blaufrankisch could rival the greatest wines in Burgundy. His entry-level offerings remain some of our favorite pop & pour wines, but his single vineyard, old vines... Read More

Working naturally, Roland Velich approaches Blaufränkisch like Burgundians approach Pinot Noir—the ‘Neckenmarkt’ is one of his two ‘grand cru’ expressions, coming from a single vineyard at 1300... Read More

After working for some of Burgundy’s best domaines, François Morissette returned home to Ontario, where he make’s some of Canada’s most exciting wines. This naturally-vinified rosé is broody and... Read More

In the Swabian regions of Baden and Wurttemberg, cool-climate reds such as Pinot Noir, Syrah, and this Blaufränkisch grow exceptionally well—bright, lifting acidity leads to layered aromas and flavors of blueberry,... Read More