Wine Diary
Verjus Harvest: The green juice as the basis for alcohol-free enjoyment
Yesterday was the day once again: The first grapes of the 2026 vintage were hand-harvested for our verjus. At the Ried Freiheit vineyard, we selected Grüner Veltliner, and at the Kellerweingarten vineyard, Donauriesling - harvested at exactly the right stage of ripeness for a particularly fresh, lively verjus.
The grapes were carefully placed in small crates and then gently pressed. This produces the non-alcoholic, fresh juice from grapes that are not yet fully ripe - a juice that has been prized since ancient times as a delicate and flavorful acidulant.
For us, verjus is far more than a standalone product: it also forms the foundation of our diverse non-alcoholic range. Together with other high-quality ingredients, it adds freshness, vibrancy, and an elegant acidity to Grapester as well as Bründlmayer Fizz Blanc and Fizz Rosé.
The new vintage of our verjus will be available in our shop starting September – straight from the winery and with the freshness of this year’s harvest.
