Judith Beck ‘Pink’

Judith Beck ‘Pink’ – an amicable rosé that allows one’s mind to reminisce upon the tangerine glow of long, summer nights. Light in both colour and body, this sanguinely fresh blend of Zweigelt and Blaufrankisch voraciously bursting with mineral purity. Lunging from the bottle are ripe red fruits, longing to satiate one’s summer craving. Redcurrant, cranberry and red cherry writhe over an energetic citrus structure. Pink passionfruit, lime zest and mandarin rind tickle the jowls as a soft touch of stone fruit needles through. Accordingly, a well-balanced acidity, and that vivaciously cleansing minerality leaves one gasping for another glass. A thirst-quenching quaffer from Judith Beck; a crisp, tender bottle that screams summer.

Judith Beck’s winery is run as a family business. Since 1976 the area under vine increased from 5 to 15 ha. Most of the vineyards are situated at the Wagram of the Parndorfer Plate, the most important site of the region. And from 2007 Judith has produced wines in accordance with biodynamic principles. This is to say that she operates in a viticultural art of healing; taking advantage of nature’s remedial qualities, she aims to strengthen the plants’ natural resistance. They apply self-made cattle manure and cultivate grass between the rows- this encourages the formation of humus. Additionally, herbal teas and biodynamic field sprays are also utilised to further the physiological ripeness of the grapes. Ultimately, a balance between authentic individualism and healthy terroir is Beck’s mission, one that we feel she achieves with grace and humility.

Judith Beck ‘Pink’ – a hallmark of L’Atitude 51’s summer-time terrace; perennially sunshine-bound and begging to be drunk on a sticky afternoon. In any case, a toe-curling, whistle-clean cuveé from Ms. Beck; splendidly gluggable.