2020 Tauss Weissburgunder Vom Opok

Tauss is a natural wine producer from Styria, Austria, known for their chemical-free and holistic practices. Their Weissburgunder Opok (Pinot Blanc) is sourced from the cool, rainy southern Austrian region of Südsteiermark, where vines grow on Opok—rocky clay and silt over chalky marl subsoil. The wine is hand-harvested and destemmed with spontaneous malolactic fermentation, then bottled without fining, filtration, or added sulfur. This electric Weissburgunder shows Chardonnay-esque structure and depth, with notable minerality and energy. Benefits from decanting and is ageworthy.