Merlot/Zweigelt

Weingut Rebhalde – Merlot-Zweigelt "MZ" (AOC Zürichsee)

A bold new cuvée from the Hohl family's biodynamic estate above Lake Zurich — a playful and characterful pairing of Merlot and Blauer Zweigelt that showcases the estate's experimental, terroir-driven spirit.

Bouquet: Ripe dark fruit — plum, black cherry — with a warm, spiced depth and a subtle earthiness drawn from the cool-climate slopes of the Lattenberg.

Palate: Medium-bodied and approachable, with a supple, fruit-forward structure, lively tannins from the Zweigelt, and a smooth, rounded finish courtesy of the Merlot. Versatile and genuinely enjoyable.

Vinification: A blend of 66% Merlot and 34% Blauer Zweigelt, each vinified separately. Merlot fermented with 20% whole stems; Zweigelt vinified using three methods — whole-cluster fermentation, carbonic maceration, and traditional fermentation — then blended before nine months of ageing in used barriques. Bottled unfiltered with minimal sulfur.

Farming: Certified Organic · Biodynamic

Pairings: A true all-rounder — equally at home with grilled meats, charcuterie, aged cheese, or simply on a weeknight.

12.0% ABV · AOC Zürichsee · 2023 · Stäfa