Meinklang – Weißer Mulatschak
Meinklang is a family-run biodynamic estate based in Burgenland, Austria, on the eastern shores of Lake Neusiedl. The Michlits family has transformed the farm into a living ecosystem: cattle, grains, orchards, and vines coexist in complete balance. Their philosophy is rooted in respect for nature, letting wines evolve with minimal interference and maximum life.
The Weißer Mulatschak (literally “white commotion”) is one of their most expressive and playful cuvées, embodying everything natural wine is meant to be: unfiltered, spontaneous, and full of energy.
Type: Skin-Contact White (Orange Wine)
Skin-contact white means a white wine made like a red. Instead of pressing the grapes right away, the juice is left in contact with the skins for several days, extracting color, tannins, and texture. This process gives the wine its amber hue, a touch of grip, and a more complex, tea-like structure. It’s not sweet; it’s dry, layered, and often aromatic. Think of it as a white wine with a little more attitude and depth.
Grapes: Welschriesling, Pinot Gris, Traminer
The Welschriesling brings acidity and freshness, its role is to keep the wine bright and mouthwatering. Pinot Gris adds body, texture, and soft fruit tones, while Traminer (from the same family as Gewürztraminer) brings floral aromatics and a hint of exotic spice. Together, they create a wine that feels alive—crisp, slightly hazy, and full of citrus and apricot energy.
It’s the perfect introduction to the world of orange wines: balanced, approachable, and expressive of Meinklang’s raw, biodynamic touch.
Viticulture & Vinification
Region: Burgenland, Austria
Vineyards: Gols, near the eastern edge of Lake Neusiedl
Farming: Fully biodynamic (Demeter certified), mixed farming with livestock integration
Harvest: Hand-harvested grapes, fermented together
Vinification: 5–7 days of skin maceration for color, aroma, and texture
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts
Élevage: Aged in stainless steel to preserve freshness and aromatics
Clarification: Unfined and unfiltered
Sulfur: Minimal addition at bottling
Alcohol: ~11.5%
This wine is an 11/10 for me. As I mentioned above, it’s the perfect introduction to skin-contact or orange wines, as it is complex on the palate yet incredibly easy and approachable. It delivers texture, freshness, and character without ever feeling heavy or forced. Plus, it’s remarkably affordable, which makes it not just a great bottle, but a smart one to always have on hand.
