Wine blogger: "The LUGANA KILLER." - Captain Cork

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But now to the evening wine, a representative of the popular under 10 Euro category, which was made 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 adds: "The German wine world is far too intellectual. They demand too much from consumers."

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

Be Sneak Preview (that is what an unannounced film screening is called) 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 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

A mysterious Franconian wine made according to organic principles. The grapes from the vast single vineyard Bullenheimer Paradies (65 hectares) were hand-picked at dawn, left to chill overnight, then destemmed, sorted, and pressed only on the third day to allow the most aromas to emerge from the crumbly skins. Fermentation then proceeds spontaneously. A rich, bright straw yellow in the glass. On the nose, apple compote with chunks and lemon zest. In the mouth, incredibly full-bodied, taut, and yet creamy. On the palate, orange, pomelo, and tangerine—a beautiful blend. Then fresh, bitter notes of rhubarb and a touch of sweet apricot pulp. Definitely Pinot Blanc, the captain thinks, but the winemaker says: Nonsense! For this price, a huge dose of good food wine, one you can safely stock up on, because you can always use one.

Captain Cork

Wine blogger from Berlin