{"title":"Strohmeier","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the southern reaches of Austria’s Styria region, Franz Strohmeier has spent years doing something quietly radical: making wine exactly as nature intended, with no additives, no chemicals, no sulphites, and no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis commitment to biodiversity runs deep. Franz has replaced copper sulphate with whey to protect the vines, and in some parcels he forgoes pruning entirely, letting the plants follow their own rhythm. The result is fruit of uncommon concentration and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, his son Simon has joined him at the winery, bringing a background in gastronomy and a shared vision for weaving sustainable food production and communal work into the Strohmeier project. A new generation, the same uncompromising philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTLZ, short for Trauben, Liebe, und Zeit (“grapes, love, and time”), is the name they give to their purest wines. No sulphur. No filtration. No intervention. Just the vine, the vintage, and the patience to see it through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: unicorn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"schiller-frizzante","title":"Schiller Frizzante","description":"\u003cp\u003e75% Blauer Wildbacher rosé and 25% Zweigelt Rosé . Pet-Nat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested from steep slopes on loamy Opok soils, then destemmed and given a brief maceration of around four hours on the skins before gentle pressing. Both the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations happen spontaneously in wooden barrels, where the wine rests for six months.  A secondary fermentation then takes place in bottle, with a slight additional dosage.  No fining, no filtration, no added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it pours a vivid medium pink with a fine, lively bead. The nose is exuberant: wild strawberry, raspberry, rhubarb, and hibiscus, with a tangy, almost savoury edge that keeps everything honest. On the palate, Blauer Wildbacher’s signature high acidity takes centre stage, making this one of the most refreshing and moreish glasses you are likely to find. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine built for the table. It pairs effortlessly with charcuterie, fresh goat’s cheese, grilled river fish, or a simple tomato salad. It is also the kind of bottle that disappears before the food even arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite pet-nat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strohmeier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57316877631865,"sku":"WS3118S","price":28.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1271\/6899\/files\/strohmeierSchillerFrizzante_b189a13f-23b3-4b09-a341-67ef726e1b22.png?v=1779721394"},{"product_id":"tlz-weiss-no-14","title":"TLZ Weiss No. 14","description":"\u003cp\u003eTLZ Weiss is a blend of Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay, sourced from the Bad Gams and Stainz vineyards in Weststeiermark, grown on iron-rich Gneiss soils.  The grapes are hand-harvested with careful selection for ripeness, then given a short five-hour skin contact to keep the wine at its freshest, before gentle pressing. Spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in 500-litre used wooden barrels, where the wine then rests for about a year.  No fining, no filtration, no added sulphur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the wine is a pale gold with just the faintest haze. The nose opens with white peach, lemon zest, and fresh apple, along with a delicate floral note and a subtle earthy undercurrent from the skin contact. On the palate it is precise and energetic, with bright acidity and a pleasing saline mineral finish that lingers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the table, this is a natural companion to grilled vegetables, fresh pasta with herbs, river fish, or mild ripened cheeses. It also has enough structure to hold its own alongside a simple roast chicken. A wine for those who want their white to say something.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strohmeier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317090722169,"sku":"WS3119S","price":36.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1271\/6899\/files\/strohmeierWeiss.png?v=1779721313"},{"product_id":"tlz-gelb-no-9","title":"TLZ Gelb No. 9","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay , grown on the iron-rich Gneiss soils of Weststeiermark. The grapes receive a four-hour skin contact before being fermented with indigenous yeasts in 500-litre barrels, then aged in barrel for over a year.  No fining, no filtration, no added sulphur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGelb means yellow in German, and the name says something about the wine’s character: deeper, richer, and more textured than the Weiss, with a warm golden hue that hints at what is inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the colour is a deep, luminous gold with an amber edge. The nose is generous and complex: ripe stone fruit, dried apricot, beeswax, and a faint nuttiness, with an earthy undertow that grounds everything. On the palate, the skin contact gives the wine a subtle grip and a satisfying weight, while the acidity keeps it alive and focused all the way through. The finish is long, warm, and mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wine that rewards patience: open it early and let it breathe, or lay it down and come back to it. At the table, it is a natural match for roast pork, aged hard cheeses, mushroom dishes, or anything with a bit of richness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strohmeier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317191844217,"sku":"WS3120S","price":54.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1271\/6899\/files\/strohmeierGelb.png?v=1779721266"},{"product_id":"tlz-sonne-no-10","title":"TLZ Sonne No. 10","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc, grown on iron-rich Gneiss soils in Weststeiermark. After destemming, the grapes are gently crushed and spend four weeks on the skins before gentle pressing. The wine then undergoes spontaneous primary and malolactic fermentation and matures for twelve months in used 500-litre wooden barrels, split between acacia and oak.  No fining, no filtration, no added sulphur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonne means sun in German, and it is an apt name for the most generous and expansive wine in the TLZ range. Mature fruit and lavish skin-contact notes leave no space for the grassy characteristics of commercial Sauvignons.  This is Sauvignon Blanc as you have almost certainly never encountered it before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is a luminous amber gold. On the nose it is heady and complex: dried apricot, candied orange peel, acacia blossom, beeswax, and a faint spice from the long skin contact. \u003cbr\u003eOn the palate it is rich and layered, with a silky texture, gentle tannins from the extended maceration, and a long, mineral finish that keeps the whole thing grounded and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of Strohmeier’s top wines, a real keeper. Older vintages are truly stunning if you can wait. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the table, it pairs beautifully with aged cheeses, foie gras, roasted root vegetables, or slow-cooked poultry. It is also one of those rare wines that works just as well alone, as something to sit with and contemplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strohmeier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317284970873,"sku":"WS3121S","price":54.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1271\/6899\/files\/strohmeierSonne_2199d207-b1bb-4eee-9cdf-0d725f4e7e68.png?v=1779721286"},{"product_id":"tlz-karmin-no-14","title":"TLZ Karmin No. 14","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Blauer Wildbacher. Dark rosé. Few hours of skin contact.\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from the Bad Gams vineyard, planted on Gneiss soils with an important iron and silica content. Aged for twelve months in used 500-litre wooden barrels, mostly oak with a small portion of acacia. No fining, no filtration, no added sulphur. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarmin is the German word for crimson, and it perfectly captures the nature of this wine: deeper and more serious than a rosé, yet lighter and more transparent than a red. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, the colour is a deep, vivid ruby with a translucent edge that hints at the wine’s lightness of touch. The nose is layered and compelling: fresh red cherry, wild raspberry, dried violet, and a faint earthy spice that speaks clearly of the Blauer Wildbacher grape and its Styrian home. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate it is precise and silky, with a fine grip from the skin contact, a refreshing acidity, and a long, mineral finish. This wine lives in the compelling space between a light red and a deep, soulful rosé. Franz recommends serving it around 15 degrees and even decanting it to fully open up its layers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the table, it is wonderfully versatile: charcuterie, grilled salmon, duck, earthy lentil dishes, or a good cheeseburger. A wine that rewards those who pay attention.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strohmeier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317336547705,"sku":"WS3122S","price":39.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1271\/6899\/files\/strohmeierKarmin.png?v=1779721195"},{"product_id":"tlz-rot-no-11","title":"TLZ Rot No. 11","description":"\u003cp\u003eMainly Zweigelt with a bit of Blauer Wildbacher. \u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from the Bad Gams vineyard, planted on Gneiss soils with a high iron and silica content.  Whole clusters are fermented in barrel and left to sit with the skins for a full year. The wine is then pressed off and aged for a further year in barrel  in a mix of used 225-litre, 300-litre and 500-litre neutral vessels. No fining, no filtration, no added sulphur at any stage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRot simply means red, and this is Franz Strohmeier’s most unambiguously red wine in the TLZ range: a serious, unhurried expression of what Styria can do with a grape best known for easy drinking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass it is a clear, deep ruby, with a transparency that belies its depth. The nose is compelling: black cherry, wild blackberry, a thread of white pepper and a faint smokiness, with an earthy, mineral backbone that anchors everything. 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