If the interaction between nature and humankind is successful, a special taste experience may develop in the barrels and we are pleased with a new vintage of “Ruster Ausbruch”.
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Harvesting the Ruster Ausbruch
The composition of varieties and quantity in one Ausbruch harvest may vary widely.
The year 2015 brought us fully ripened and healthy grapes and we were happy about the equal Botrytis at the vineyards of Welschriesling, Riesling and Pinot Gris. This was one of the largest Botrytis harvests in that decade. A very good vintage was the result.
Pinot Blanc quality sample
This wine represents most of the sand-lime brick at Lake Neusiedl. It is one of the wines of Weingut Schandl that stands out and is valued by experts.
Riesling from Lake Neusiedl
Usually, the Riesling is cultivated in cooler regions in Germany. Cultivating it in Rust is therefore rather unusual. In Rust the temperature is nearly constantly warm during the ripening process of the Riesling. However, the nights are often cloudless and cold, so that there are big differences in temperature between day and night. This is how the Riesling develops its special aroma.
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Rust and the starlings
With its wide reed areas, Lake Neusiedl offers a gathering place for thousands upon thousands of starlings that are passing through on their way from Central Europe to their winter residence in Africa. From the end of August until October, the starlings build constantly growing swarms and regard the vineyards around the lake as their buffet where they can strengthen themselves before their long journey across the Mediterranean Sea.
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