Alexander Koppitsch Homok 2025

The label of this wine evokes a moment of laze and relaxation on the popular vacation destination Lake Neusiedl. It also illustrates the fun and easy-going method of wine making that the lovely couple Alexander and Maria Koppitsch want to demonstrate. They carefully tend their vineyard, following a biodynamic calendar and operating as a biodynamic vineyard and winery. They use permanent cover crops to protect the soil, for example. This is a humble couple with big hearts who are content to live modestly rather than chase a dream of big vineyards.

Homuk means sand in Hungarian, and it alludes to the type of soil from which the vines grow. The grapes were hand harvested and direct pressed whole cluster, spending a brief time on the skins before the juices running freely into stainless steel, neutral oak, or fiberglass barrels. The grapes were co-fermented and then aged for approximately 6 months before bottling. Salinity on the front fading to notes of peach and passion fruit. So much better than the saltwater taffy from the beach! If you're looking for a crowd pleasing approachable orange (skin contact white) wine, then Homok may be your jam.

Food Pairing: Popcorn (natural yeast as the seasoning), non-vinegar potato chips, fennel salad, fried tofu with citrus-based dressing, caesar salad, light white fish dishes.