Middle Burgenland in Austria, where old vineyards have been planted along rolling hills and between cooling forests for millennia. Photo by Clara Dalzell

Clara Dalzell, our old pal (and former Flatiron GM), moved to Copenhagen. She's been sorely missed! But she hasn't been any less passionate about wine. In fact, she's taken advantage of being based in Europe to do some amazing travelling and tasting and writing. And now she's going to start sharing some of her lessons -- and favorite finds -- in occasional letters from Europe. 

If you're as excited to check out her faves as we are, you can start by taking a look at her first letter, below. She'll be accepting orders till the end of the day tomorrow (you can click the order now button or email her directly).

Then be sure to sign up for our emails so you don't miss any going forward -- she's going to be bringing us some great wines, and many of them will be limited. 

Hope you enjoy the update! 

Dear Wine Lovers,
 
I'm back… well, sort of. This missive comes to you from the comfort of my sofa in the charming capital city of Copenhagen. In the two years since our arrival, my family and I have found ourselves thoroughly enjoying the Danish hygge lifestyle: phenomenal pastries, magical forest kindergartens, a celestial second child, functioning democracy, and of course—lots of wine.
 
Accessing vineyards, connecting with winemakers, discovering new producers, unearthing unicorn bottles, and digging deep into the history of Europe’s great wines is what convinced me to move here. I've been itching to share some of these insights with y’all, so here we go!
 
For round one, I thought we’d keep things light—in color, that is—with Austrian rosé. This is perhaps the most underappreciated category in wine. But don’t be fooled: just because they aren’t currently part of the zeitgeist, being showered with praise by the wine cognoscenti and furiously snatched up by collectors, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be.
 
These are wines that, in many ways, defy categorization. There is no single style, no single color, no dominant grape, and no one region to watch. What Austria offers is consistently high quality, exceptional value, and true individuality across the board.
 
Producers are drawn to rosé as a creative outlet—getting their juices flowing, so to speak. In Austria, rosé doesn’t come with a rigid traditional context that binds it to a singular idea (though many regions do have modern appellation rules, for those who choose to follow them). It gives winemakers the license to project their tastes, play, tweak, and craft a wine that reflects their ideals—or simply have fun.
 
In a world awash in oceans of pink plonk, Austrians recognize there's room for something better. These wines aren’t afterthoughts, rushed to market for cash flow, re-purposed from red lots, or lazy imitations of Provence or White Zinfandel. Not all are built to age, but many are more than capable—and some benefit greatly from a few years in bottle.
 
So if the names Tempier, Sylvain Pataille, Cornelissen, Clos Cibonne, Cotat, Ameztoi, Pompette, Bermejos, and Arnot-Roberts pique your interest, then this offer is for you. There's a world of delights to discover within the tiny, landlocked confines of Austria.
 
Click the button below to shop online, or hit reply to submit your requests. All but one wine (noted below) will be available next Friday. If you'd like help with your selections, please don’t hesitate to reach out. If something shows up as out of stock, let me know—I can get more of almost everything.
 
Cheers,
Clara
 

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Felix, Burgenland Rosy Rosé (1L), 2023  $16.99  $14.55

A super solid little wine in a big bottle. The acidity is there, but it’s wrapped up in very silky fruit, which itself is enveloped by a chalky, dusty minerality. Felix feels balanced and complete—nothing is out of place, which is surprising at this price point. This is a collaborative project with Weingut Wellanschitz growing the organic grapes—their son Stefan, of Kolfok, making the wine, and importer Winemonger (who brings in some of the best Austrian wines in the US). It’s nice to have talented friends.

Heidi Schröck & Söhne, Tour de Rosé, 2024  $21.99  $18.69

I have to admit, I might be biased toward this wine—Heidi is one of my all-time favorite winemakers. She’s a spunky 8th-generation matriarch, whose twin sons Johannes and Georg now run the winery with her. This rosé embodies the creativity and character I mentioned earlier. Grapes were sourced from a mixed vineyard planted intentionally for rosé, with each cutting sourced from a different vigneron friend—like Elisabetta Foradori in Alto Adige. It has an intense, neon pink hue that just radiates from the glass. Give it a few minutes to open—it was structured to age and benefits from a good swirl to unlock savory herbs, hints of dry watermelon, and to let the minerality really pop.

Weninger, Burgenland Rozsa Petsovits, XXIII  $22.99  $19.54

(Arrives After Tuesday 6/24 — we will email when order is ready)
This is the one that started my Austrian rosé obsession. It was popped open on a restaurant patio in Vienna with new friends on my first trip to Austria. I’ve written about this wine many times for Flatiron—it’s still my go-to favorite bottle of rosé. Technically, it’s only half Austrian: the other half comes from Weninger’s Hungarian vineyards near Sopron, arguably the best vineyard in what was once considered part of Burgenland. The acid, texture, and flavors are in divine balance. It ages gracefully—sometimes even demands it—though not so much with this 2023 blend, which is rocking harder than ever just two years out of the gate.

Brundlymayer, Zweigelt Rosé, 2024  $24.99  $21.24

A classic Austrian rosé—if such a thing really exists. This has been a Flatiron fan favorite for ages, and with good reason. Zweigelt lends itself to crunchy, raspberry- and watermelon-toned, black pepper–flecked wines. This one has poise and concentration, tasting a step more serious than its price would suggest. Elegant and silky.

Claus Preisinger, Rozsa Libre, 2023  $24.99  $21.24

Please don’t tell Claus, but I somehow completely forgot about this wine—until I was digging through old tasting notes for this offer. My only excuse? His Dope. bottling is so insanely good it made me forget there were other rosés in the world. But Rozsa Libre absolutely deserves a place on the list. Part of Claus’s Libre series (which also includes a Beaujolais-esque red and a crisp, mineral white), this wine isn’t meant for serious affairs—it’s for stoops, beaches, or vineyard lunches with homemade sausage and fresh bread. But don’t let the easygoing vibe fool you. Grown on biodynamic limestone soils, it’s all about chalky minerality, bright, pale fruit—strawberries, peaches, lychee—and aromatic honeysuckle and violet, with a mouthwatering finish.

Kolfok, Querschnitt Rosé, 2019  $39.99  $33.99

The quintessence of Pinot Noir—this could easily be mistaken for Charmes-Chambertin… except it’s pink. Every time I taste this wine, I fall in love with it all over again. Dare I say it’s my favorite Austrian rosé? Wherever it ranks on my personal scale, it’s undoubtedly in a class of its own. Oddly, it looks the most Provençal—but that’s where the comparison ends. Is anyone in Burgundy making rosé from their top plots? If not, may I suggest it? This wine shows incredible restraint, impeccable balance, and not a hair out of place. Aromatics of earth, mineral, and fruit waft from the glass, and the finish lingers for minutes. Truly outstanding.

Claus Preisinger, Dope., 2021  $45.99  $39.09

Claus transforms old-vine Blaufränkisch into a razor-sharp, amphora-aged rosé that crackles with energy. The limestone soils bring tension and lift, while just-ripe blood orange, raspberry, and fragrant citrus zest race across the palate. A fine thread of spice—think five-spice and dried herbs—adds depth and complexity. Super clean—and seriously limited.

Gut Oggau, Cecilia, 2023  $49.99  $42.49

A luminous rosé with a vivid ruby core—like a golden sunset edged in pink. Mouth-filling and joyful from the first sip, it bursts with ripe strawberries, orange pith, grapefruit, tangerine, and sun-warmed roses. The texture is silky, with soft, sandy edges and a tart citrus core. It finishes with a gently bitter lift—not green, but more like the pith of an overripe grapefruit. Eduard Tscheppe, the vigneron behind Gut Oggau, describes Cecilia as “a beautiful butterfly—you want to catch it, but it’s always in another place before you can reach it.” And that’s exactly how it drinks: fleeting, elusive, and ever-changing. One moment lush and fruity, the next more bracing and floral, with hints of rose petals, white flowers, and the scent of a spring garden emerging on day two. Grown on limestone and made from a co-ferment of red and white grapes, Cecilia is bright, perfumed, and complex—a shape-shifter in the glass, and a pure expression of vineyard, vintage, and vigneron.

• Orders will be available for pick up or delivery by Friday, June 20th, unless otherwise noted.
• Discounting is valid until end of day Tuesday, June 17th.
• No further discounting is available.
• Usual shipping rates apply.
• This offer is from our New York store, and orders will be subject to New York State sales tax. 
•  CT customers: we are able to ship, charging CT sales tax and with some limitations. Please inquire for further information.  
• Purchases are subject to all our other usual terms and conditions.