Gober & Freinbichler
‘Chill!’ Red
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Perfectly named. It's literally made to be chilled, delivering berry-forward deliciousness!
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These two guys are young and just present a side of Burgenland we don’t see too much: classical and restrained and fairly priced. That’s what we fell in love with here. Dominic Gober and Gerald Freinbicher (Gober & Freinbichler) hold *choice* parcels in Neckenmarkt, in southern Burgenland (near Moric), and produce what is, in our opinion, one of the most transparent and elegant Blaufrankisch for the money. For 2023, they have pushed further into this “elegant” mantra for an energetic red that almost floats across the palate at only 11.5% alcohol.
Gober & Freinbichler have been on a mission since 2016: crafting Blaufränkisch that isn’t weighed down by heavy oak, excess alcohol, or overpowering extraction—pretty rare in their region, apart from folks like Franz Weninger or Roland Velich (Moric). They started with just 1.5 hectares but were always on the lookout for more vineyards, either renting or taking over from Dominik’s parents. As for the vineyards, 40% are in Neckenmarkt, higher up on slopes with rocky slate or limestone soils, and 60% are in their hometown of Horitschon, where it’s all about clay. It’s a distinct split that adds even more character to their wines.
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