"The LUGANA - KILLER." -Captain Cork

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But now for the evening wine, a representative of the popular under-10-euro category, which was created by a certain Lukas Schmidt in Middle Franconia was prepared.

What’s special about it: Lukas doesn’t reveal which grape variety is used in his → Sneak Preview Second Flight 2021 Just this much: "This is not a cuvée!"

An unusual way to promote your wine, which already has a strange name.

But Luke doesn’t believe in excessive instruction on wine labels. "When I ask wine drinkers what they like, I usually get this answer: I don't know. The fear of not understanding a wine is enormous. But wine is supposed to be fun..."

With words like that, the captain will be VERY interested. He thinks the same way. Then Lukas says: "The German wine world is far too intellectual. Too much is demanded of the consumer."

Lukas learned winemaking in Styria and South Tyrol. "They're better at wine marketing there."

Be Sneak Preview (that is what you call an unannounced film screening) is a juicy and well-made wine from Franconian handcraft, that convinces on the tongue and not on the bottle label. Lukas says: "This is the best alternative to Lugana."

Anyone who knows a little about wine knows: Lugana from the Lake Garda region stands for uncomplicated and juicy white wine enjoyment. At least in theory, because the drinks that are served under this name in German restaurants are uncomplicated, but for the most part not enjoyable. This evening wine is different, namely a sensual and joyful drinking experience.

Wine recommendation: Sneak Preview Second Flight by Lukas Schmidt

Mysterious Franconian wine made according to organic principles, whose grapes from the huge single vineyard Bullenheimer Paradies (65 hectares) were picked by hand at dawn, left to cool overnight and then destemmed, sorted and only pressed on the third day so that lots of aromas emerge from the crumbly skins. Then spontaneous fermentation. In the glass, a rich, bright straw yellow. On the nose, apple compote with whole pieces and lemon zest. In the mouth, incredibly full-bodied, taut and at the same time creamy. On the palate, orange, pomelo, mandarin - that's a beautiful mixture. Then fresh bitter notes of rhubarb and slightly sweet apricot pulp. Definitely Pinot Blanc, thinks the captain, but the winemaker says: Nonsense! For this price, a huge dose of good food wine that you can safely stock up on, because you can always use one like that.

Captain Cork

wine blogger from Berlin