Region: Burgenland (Neusiedlersee / Gols), Austria
Grapes: 80% Zweigelt, 20% St. Laurent
Body: Light to Medium (Chillable)
Notes: Juicy sour red cherry, fresh blackberry, dark plum, crushed violet, sour cranberry, and subtle white pepper, with a crunchy carbonic lift, bright natural acidity, soft fine-grained tannins, and a bone-dry, mouthwatering, slate-mineral finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, schnitzel, roasted duck breast, wood-fired mushroom pizza, grilled sausages, or goulash
The Producer
Judith Beck is one of the leading pioneers of biodynamic winemaking in Austria, operating out of the Gols area on the eastern shores of Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland. Taking over her family's estate in 2001, she transitioned the vineyards to holistic, certified biodynamic farming (under the rigorous respekt-BIODYN association) in 2007. Beck focuses heavily on native Austrian grape varieties like Zweigelt, St. Laurent, and Blaufränkisch grown on gravel, clay, and limestone soils. In the cellar, she practices pure low-intervention: spontaneous native-yeast fermentations, aging in old neutral wooden casks, zero fining, no filtration, and minimal or no added sulfites.
The Wine
"Beck Ink" is Judith Beck's quintessential, ultra-vibrant, entry-level natural red ("glou-glou"). Sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards near Gols, the hand-picked Zweigelt and St. Laurent grapes are co-fermented spontaneously with wild yeasts in stainless steel vats and large neutral wooden casks. Designed for early drinking and pure fruit expression, the maceration is kept short and gentle to avoid extracting heavy tannins. The 2023 vintage bursts with juicy dark berries, floral freshness, and driving cool-climate acidity, framed by a silky texture and a clean, mineral finish—best served with a light chill.
Region: Burgenland (Neusiedlersee / Gols), Austria
Grapes: 80% Zweigelt, 20% St. Laurent
Body: Light to Medium (Chillable)
Notes: Juicy sour red cherry, fresh blackberry, dark plum, crushed violet, sour cranberry, and subtle white pepper, with a crunchy carbonic lift, bright natural acidity, soft fine-grained tannins, and a bone-dry, mouthwatering, slate-mineral finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, schnitzel, roasted duck breast, wood-fired mushroom pizza, grilled sausages, or goulash
The Producer
Judith Beck is one of the leading pioneers of biodynamic winemaking in Austria, operating out of the Gols area on the eastern shores of Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland. Taking over her family's estate in 2001, she transitioned the vineyards to holistic, certified biodynamic farming (under the rigorous respekt-BIODYN association) in 2007. Beck focuses heavily on native Austrian grape varieties like Zweigelt, St. Laurent, and Blaufränkisch grown on gravel, clay, and limestone soils. In the cellar, she practices pure low-intervention: spontaneous native-yeast fermentations, aging in old neutral wooden casks, zero fining, no filtration, and minimal or no added sulfites.
The Wine
"Beck Ink" is Judith Beck's quintessential, ultra-vibrant, entry-level natural red ("glou-glou"). Sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards near Gols, the hand-picked Zweigelt and St. Laurent grapes are co-fermented spontaneously with wild yeasts in stainless steel vats and large neutral wooden casks. Designed for early drinking and pure fruit expression, the maceration is kept short and gentle to avoid extracting heavy tannins. The 2023 vintage bursts with juicy dark berries, floral freshness, and driving cool-climate acidity, framed by a silky texture and a clean, mineral finish—best served with a light chill.
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.