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Meinklang Mulatschak Orange 2024

$29.00

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Style: Dry, medium-bodied orange wine; aromatic and textural with gentle tannin grip and natural haze
Grapes & Terroir: 50% Welschriesling, 25% Pinot Gris, 25% Traminer; sandy loam and rocky topsoil in Neusiedlersee, Burgenland; Demeter biodynamic; vines 10-30 years old
Winemaking: Hand-harvested; 5-7 days skin maceration; spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel; 4 months sur lie; unfined, unfiltered, minimal sulfites; crown cap closure
Serving Temperature & Decanting: Serve chilled at 50-55°F; no decanting needed
Pairing: Falafel
Similar To: Entry-level Georgian amber wine or lighter Friulian orange wine for those exploring skin-contact whites

Meinklang Mulatschak Orange 2024 blends 50% Welschriesling, 25% Pinot Gris, and 25% Traminer (Gewürztraminer) from the Neusiedlersee region of Burgenland, Austria. The Michlits family cultivates these grapes on sandy loam and rocky topsoil using Demeter-certified biodynamic practices. Hand-harvested fruit undergoes 5-7 days of skin maceration before spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Meinklang Mulatschak Orange 2024 ages four months sur lie and is bottled unfined, unfiltered, with minimal sulfites (25 mg/L). "Mulatschak" is Austrian slang for "party"—fitting for this lively, accessible orange wine. 11.5% ABV.

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Producer profile

Meinklang

Meinklang operates as a complete farming organism within the UNESCO-protected Neusiedlersee National Park on Austria's Hungarian border. The Michlits family runs this Demeter-certified biodynamic estate spanning roughly 70 hectares, integrating viticulture with livestock, grain cultivation, and fruit orchards in a self-sustaining agricultural cycle that reflects traditional Pannonian farming practices.

Werner Michlits manages the vineyards while his wife Angela oversees winemaking. Werner's brother tends the herd of 300 Angus and Aubrac cattle whose composted manure provides natural fertilizer for the vines—eliminating synthetic inputs and closing the nutrient loop essential to biodynamic philosophy. Sheep, pigs, chickens, and goats add further biodiversity to the operation. The extended family also cultivates ancient grains like Einkorn and Emmer, producing Demeter-certified beer alongside their wines.

In the cellar, Meinklang employs spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, aging wines in stainless steel tanks and homemade concrete egg-shaped vessels. All wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfite additions. The winery avoids common interventions such as reverse osmosis, oak chips, or chaptalization—allowing grapes and terroir to shape each vintage.

Vine ages range from 10 to 60 years across varieties including Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, St. Laurent, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Gris. The Mulatschak cuvée—named from Austrian slang meaning "party" or "celebration"—blends aromatic varieties with brief skin contact to create an accessible, food-friendly orange wine. The crown cap closure signals its fresh, playful character.

The Michlits family has also founded a Waldorf school in the region, reflecting their anthroposophical approach that extends beyond agriculture into community building. Their wines appear on menus from natural wine bars in Paris to restaurants in Copenhagen—recognized for authenticity and value.

Discover more from Meinklang: Burgenland Red, Burgenland White, Grüner Veltliner, Prosa Pet Nat. Browse best-selling natural wines.

Wine region

Burgenland, Austria

Burgenland, Austria's easternmost province, has earned its reputation as the nation's premier red wine region, though it also produces exceptional white and sweet wines. Located on the Pannonian Plain and spanning over 32,200 acres, this region represents Austria's second-largest winemaking area.

The region's continental Pannonian climate delivers hot, dry summers ideal for viticulture, while Lake Neusiedl moderates temperatures and extends the growing season well into autumn. This shallow lake creates humid conditions that encourage noble rot development, resulting in world-class sweet wines including the rare Ruster Ausbruch.

Burgenland comprises four distinct DAC subregions: Mittelburgenland, the heart of Blaufränkisch production; Leithaberg, known for mineral-rich wines; Eisenberg in the southeast with its distinctive tannic reds; and Neusiedlersee, celebrated for sublime dessert wines.

Blaufränkisch dominates as Austria's flagship red variety, creating deeply colored, spicy wines with pronounced tannins and notes of blackberry and dark currant. Zweigelt, bred from Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent, produces more approachable, fruit-forward wines bursting with cherry and raspberry character. White grapes like Grüner Veltliner and Welschriesling develop riper, fuller-bodied profiles here compared to Austria's cooler regions.

Burgenland has become a leader in biodynamic and natural winemaking, attracting forward-thinking producers committed to minimal intervention and terroir expression. Experience this philosophy through wines like Meinklang Burgenland Red, featuring native Austrian grapes, or the refreshing Meinklang Burgenland White.

Adventurous palates should explore Meinklang Grüner Veltliner or the intriguing Mulatschak Orange. Other outstanding producers include Judith Beck and Gut Oggau, both crafting distinctive biodynamic wines. Learn more about this captivating region in our detailed Burgenland wine guide.

Frequently asked question

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

See here our shipping policy.

Do I have to sign upon delivery?

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for the package.

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If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

We also have the option of delivering the package to a Carrier's store for pickup. Please reach out to us to coordinate.

Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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