Judith Beck is making remarkable strides in the world of natural wines from her vineyard in Gols, Burgenland, Austria. Owning 15 hectares of land, Beck has embraced biodynamic farming since 2007 and shifted the winemaking process towards a more natural approach after taking over her family estate. The wines she produces are not only impressive but are also priced fairly, garnering attention at events like the VinNatur festival in Paris, where they were recently showcased.
Here are some highlights of her wines:
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Judith Beck Koreaa 2024: This field blend is vinified together with no additives apart from a minimal 15 mg/litre SO2 at bottling. It presents a cloudy yellow hue and offers a refreshing profile of apple, pear, and citrus flavors, finished with a tangy edge. Rated 92/100.
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Judith Beck Traminer 2024: Comprising 85% Gewurztraminer and 15% Gelber Muskateller, it spends 8 days on skins and is matured in a blend of oak and stainless steel. Its full orange color entices with vivid grape and spice notes, ultimately delivering a layered and complex finish. Also rated 92/100.
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Judith Beck Hunny Bunny 2023: This Blaufrankisch variant undergoes a unique 4-day whole-cluster fermentation, resulting in a pale cherry color and a flavorful mix of fine red cherry, strawberry, and peppery complexity. An expressive wine with great acidity and structure, earning a score of 95/100.
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Judith Beck Beck Ink NV: Even though labeled NV, this wine is from the 2022 vintage and blends Zweigelt and St. Laurent. It is fresh, juicy, and expressive with cherry and strawberry notes, rated 91/100.
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Judith Beck Zweigelt 2022: Sourced from an old vineyard, it spends 12 days on skins before aging in 500-litre oak. It presents a juicy structure with redcurrant and sour cherry flavors, rated 93/100.
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Judith Beck Pinot Noir Bambule! 2022: This wine incorporates 50% whole cluster and is fermented in amphorae. It’s characterized by juicy cherries and redcurrant with a pleasant hint of green, showcasing fine precision and acidity, rated 94/100.
These wines reflect Judith Beck’s commitment to quality and her innovative approach to winemaking, continuing to make waves in the natural wine scene. For more information, visit Judith Beck’s website.