Region: Burgenland (Neusiedlersee / Gols), Austria
Grapes: 100% Zweigelt
Body: Medium
Notes: Sour dark cherry, wild blackberry, crushed damp earth, dried sage, dark cocoa, and forest floor, with lively natural acidity, fine rustic tannins, an intriguing tactile complexity, and a long, savory, limestone-saline finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, braised beef short ribs, roasted venison, wild mushroom stew, duck confit, or aged mountain cheeses
The Producer
Judith Beck is a pioneer of biodynamic winemaking based in Gols, along the eastern shores of Lake Neusiedl in Austria's Burgenland region. Beck converted her estate to certified biodynamic viticulture (respekt-BIODYN) in 2007, focusing on native Austrian grape varieties grown on gravelly, clay, and limestone soils. Her "Bambule" line represents the apex of her experimental, zero-zero winemaking—a series dedicated to total hands-off cellar work, extended macerations, and non-traditional aging vessels to express the raw, unadulterated energy of individual parcels.
The Wine
"Bambule" (an Austrian/German colloquial term for "commotion" or "making a fuss") Zweigelt is Beck's deep, low-intervention exploration of Austria's staple red grape. Sourced from older, biodynamically farmed vines, the hand-harvested whole-cluster grapes ferment spontaneously with ambient wild yeasts in open-top wooden vats and clay vessels. The wine undergoes extended skin contact before aging peacefully on its fine lees in old neutral oak casks and clay amphorae without racking or sulfur additions. The 2018 vintage shows the beauty of a slightly aged zero-zero wine: earthy, structured, and deep with dark cherry complexity, tied together by vibrant acidity and a dry, mineral finish.
Region: Burgenland (Neusiedlersee / Gols), Austria
Grapes: 100% Zweigelt
Body: Medium
Notes: Sour dark cherry, wild blackberry, crushed damp earth, dried sage, dark cocoa, and forest floor, with lively natural acidity, fine rustic tannins, an intriguing tactile complexity, and a long, savory, limestone-saline finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, braised beef short ribs, roasted venison, wild mushroom stew, duck confit, or aged mountain cheeses
The Producer
Judith Beck is a pioneer of biodynamic winemaking based in Gols, along the eastern shores of Lake Neusiedl in Austria's Burgenland region. Beck converted her estate to certified biodynamic viticulture (respekt-BIODYN) in 2007, focusing on native Austrian grape varieties grown on gravelly, clay, and limestone soils. Her "Bambule" line represents the apex of her experimental, zero-zero winemaking—a series dedicated to total hands-off cellar work, extended macerations, and non-traditional aging vessels to express the raw, unadulterated energy of individual parcels.
The Wine
"Bambule" (an Austrian/German colloquial term for "commotion" or "making a fuss") Zweigelt is Beck's deep, low-intervention exploration of Austria's staple red grape. Sourced from older, biodynamically farmed vines, the hand-harvested whole-cluster grapes ferment spontaneously with ambient wild yeasts in open-top wooden vats and clay vessels. The wine undergoes extended skin contact before aging peacefully on its fine lees in old neutral oak casks and clay amphorae without racking or sulfur additions. The 2018 vintage shows the beauty of a slightly aged zero-zero wine: earthy, structured, and deep with dark cherry complexity, tied together by vibrant acidity and a dry, mineral 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.