Region: Moravia, Czech Republic (Velké Bílovice)
Grapes: 100% Grüner Veltliner (Veltlínské zelené)
Body: Medium
Notes: Fresh green apple, white pepper spice, lemon verbena, bruised yellow pear, and subtle crushed stone minerality with a crisp, savory, and lip-smacking finish
Pairing: Wiener Schnitzel, continuous charcuterie boards, pork belly sliders, goat cheese crostini, or roasted chicken
The Producer
Jediný sud (translating to "Single Barrel") is an authentic, micro-batch natural wine project led by winemaker Jan Kachyňa in Velké Bílovice, the largest winemaking village in Moravia, Czech Republic. Embracing an uncompromising artisanal ethos, Kachyňa focuses on small, individual barrel lots—often dedicating an entire cuvée to just a single selected cask. Farming organically on warm, south-facing Moravian slopes, he prioritizes hand harvesting and living soil health. In the cellar, the project follows a low-intervention philosophy: fermenting spontaneously with native yeasts, aging in neutral wooden barrels or vats with prolonged lees contact, avoiding industrial filtration, and adding only minimal sulfur at bottling.
The Wine
The 2019 Grüner Veltliner (Veltlínské zelené) from Jediný sud is a characterful, beautifully evolved expression of Central Europe's hallmark white grape. Sourced from mature vines in Velké Bílovice, the hand-picked fruit undergoes a gentle direct pressing and spontaneous wild yeast fermentation. Aged slowly on its fine lees in neutral oak, the wine builds a subtle, rounded textural weight without sacrificing the grape's signature snappy freshness. The 2019 vintage shows fantastic balance and length; it masterfully pairs a fragrant bouquet of crisp green orchard fruits, citrus peel, and classic cracked white pepper with a savory mineral core, vibrant natural acidity, and a long, lip-smacking finish.
Region: Moravia, Czech Republic (Velké Bílovice)
Grapes: 100% Grüner Veltliner (Veltlínské zelené)
Body: Medium
Notes: Fresh green apple, white pepper spice, lemon verbena, bruised yellow pear, and subtle crushed stone minerality with a crisp, savory, and lip-smacking finish
Pairing: Wiener Schnitzel, continuous charcuterie boards, pork belly sliders, goat cheese crostini, or roasted chicken
The Producer
Jediný sud (translating to "Single Barrel") is an authentic, micro-batch natural wine project led by winemaker Jan Kachyňa in Velké Bílovice, the largest winemaking village in Moravia, Czech Republic. Embracing an uncompromising artisanal ethos, Kachyňa focuses on small, individual barrel lots—often dedicating an entire cuvée to just a single selected cask. Farming organically on warm, south-facing Moravian slopes, he prioritizes hand harvesting and living soil health. In the cellar, the project follows a low-intervention philosophy: fermenting spontaneously with native yeasts, aging in neutral wooden barrels or vats with prolonged lees contact, avoiding industrial filtration, and adding only minimal sulfur at bottling.
The Wine
The 2019 Grüner Veltliner (Veltlínské zelené) from Jediný sud is a characterful, beautifully evolved expression of Central Europe's hallmark white grape. Sourced from mature vines in Velké Bílovice, the hand-picked fruit undergoes a gentle direct pressing and spontaneous wild yeast fermentation. Aged slowly on its fine lees in neutral oak, the wine builds a subtle, rounded textural weight without sacrificing the grape's signature snappy freshness. The 2019 vintage shows fantastic balance and length; it masterfully pairs a fragrant bouquet of crisp green orchard fruits, citrus peel, and classic cracked white pepper with a savory mineral core, vibrant natural acidity, and a long, lip-smacking finish.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.