We are so pleased to release a very special wine. Introducing: Kaufmaus!
A collaborative blend assembled with Andi Weigand and our friends Bertie (Ducksoup), Lindsey (Jolene), Raj (Bubala), and Alex (Elliots) - featuring a label illustration by Marc Springhetti (inspired by a mutual love of German supermarkets and vineyard-grown rocket.)
We were lucky enough to visit Andi in June for what we hope continues a tradition of working on an annual blend together. After touring the vineyards and enjoying dinner in the courtyard, we descended early the next morning into Andi's cellar, packed with his beloved Stückfass barrels.
Using the weighty old-vine Muller-Thurgau as a base, the remaining 60% comprises equal parts Scheurebe, Silvaner & Pinot Blanc to bring acidity, aromatics and texture. The resulting wine is elegant and mineral, with saline white peach that opens up into brighter aromatics, lovely length and a nice bit of structure.
Kaufmaus is immediate in the glass, but opens up beautifully. Available now in both bottle and 20L Keykeg!
Photos below from our visit to Iphofen with Bertie, Lindsey, Raj, and Alex!
Loading into the KaufmausMobil
Andi in the vines
Andi & Alex (Elliots) on the road that winds up the Iphofer-Berg hill where Andi’s vines are scattered.
Cross-section of Keuper - a must visit landmark on the Weigand Iphofen Tour
Andi, probably extolling the virtues of shoot-thinning, beside his vines.
Dinner in the courtyard - shout out to Andi’s mum’s iconic potato salad.
Touring the cellar, tasting through barrels to assemble this year’s blend.
How to build a Kaufmaus.
Bertie & Lindsey ready for the journey home, mission accomplished.
The finished bottle - featuring the illustration work of Marc Springhetti - Kaufmaus is inspired by a mutual love of Germany supermarkets, to be paired with vineyard-grown rocket. Drink cold, if you can find some good potato salad too, all the better.
