Strekov 1075 'Little Fred' NV [375ml]

Strekov 1075 'Little Fred' NV [375ml]Strekov 1075 is the winery of Zsolt St, a former pumpkin seed farmer turned natural winemaker philosopher. He is located in the town of Strekov, in southwest Slovakia, where 90% of the population is of Hungarian descent, includig Zsolt. It's a region that is a crossroads of culture, changing hands politically from the Hungarians, Austrians, Ottomans, Czechoslovakians, Nazis, and Communists until their independence in 1989. In some ways it's not

and they were uninhabited until the 1400s when it was claimed by Portugal

Overall an impressive

fermented in stainless steel vats

5 grams/liter)

In their Cabernet Sauvignon dominated wines the fruit has a vibrance and clarity that I associate more with Burgundy than Bordeaux

with dried flowers

This wine is perfect for bringing to a friend’s house or serving with pasta or a burger

fresh red berry

Catherine and Pierre Breton's amazing library releases are not to be missed

whose personal project Denavolo is also featured this month

Raised and aged for 9 months in the same vessels

Dunaj (cross of Blauer Potugieser and Sankt Laurent)