Andert Personalgetränk #5
Weinland, Austria
Zweigelt, Ruländer, Pinot Noir
Continental (hot summers & cold winters)
Loess and loam
co-fermented, red and white grapes
11.4%
1 g/l
6.9 g/l
Notes & Pairings
2016 was a disaster of a vintage – near total destruction from frost. They ended up circling back for a second harvest pass which amounted to around 10% of what they’d normally get. With enough Pinot Gris for half a barrel, they added some purchased Pinot Noir and then topped it up with Zweigelt. They kept the barrel humming until Michael’s 50th Birthday party in August where they served it chilled to everyone. It was a huge success and a happy mistake. They’ve since recreated this in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 which is why this one is called #5. It’s a non-vintage blend, some co-fermented, red and white grapes, and a delicious reminder to make the best out of every situation. This current bottling is mostly ‘20-‘23 fruit. “Personalgetränk” translates to “staff drink,” which is what always hits the spot after a long day at work. The label was designed by a former employee named Dominic Sylvestre. Holds up really well over many days and carries all of the brightness intensity inherent in all Andert wines.
