Posts tagged Respekt
The Respekt Movement is Still Going Strong

I first noticed the Respekt logo on wine labels in late 2011 at an Austrian wine tasting. Established in 2006 and requiring a three year conversion process, the first vintage for which this designation could appear on labels was 2009. The philosophy of Respekt BIODYN is to mentor fellow and aspiring members by establishing a practical and detailed conversion program for each, then to help the converted vinegrower outline a plan for the continuing the practice of biodynamic principles. Overall, the group eschews dogmatism.

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Wine Reviews, AustriaChristy Canterbury MWRespekt, Respekt BIODYN, Loimer, Sattlerhof, Weininger, Heinrich, Sekt, Rosé, Rosé Brut, Rosé Bubbles, Brut Nature, Sudsteiermark, Südsteiermark, Sauvignon Blanc, Gebietswein, STK, Zweigelt, Pinot Noir, Sankt Laurent, Kamptal, Langenlois, Grüner Veltliner, Wiener Gemischter Satz, Chardonnay, Riesling, Weissburgunder, Welschriesling, Neuburger, Muskateller, Traminer, Neusiedlersee, Burgenland, Blaufrankisch, BlaufränkischComment
A Quintet of Classy Austrian Wines

Loimer NV Rosé Brut Sekt Reserve: This sekt stretches the imagination. A blend of Zweigelt, Pinot Noir and St. Laurent, it would be hard to place it in a blind tasting, even if its fruit purity, fine perlage and long finish clearly place it in a high quality region.

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Wine Reviews, Austria, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot NoirChristy Canterbury MWNiederosterreich, Osterreich, Moric, Neumeister, Alzinger, Christoph Hoch, Loimer, Sekt, Blaufrankisch, Zweigelt, Riesling, Burgenland, Vulkanland, Steiermark, Ried Klausen, Durnstein, Wachau, Federspiel, Hollenburger, Gruner Veltliner, Grüner Veltliner, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Rosé Bubbles, Sekt Reserve, Sankt Laurent, Biodynamic, Demeter, RespektComment