Edgar Brutler 'Sefu' Syrah & Cabernet Franc, Crisana, Romania 2023
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Edgar Brutler 'Sefu' Syrah & Cabernet Franc, Crișana, Romania 2023
Born from the lo-fi cellar of Edgar Brutler—Romanian native turned natural winemaker—‘Sefu’ is a juicy, wild-hearted red named after his dog (and self-declared boss). Working in the lesser-known Crișana region near the Hungarian border, Brutler farms organically and vinifies with a light touch, letting the fruit and terroir speak. This blend of Syrah and Cabernet Franc is vibrant, unfiltered, and full of personality—just like the label.
- WINEMAKER: Edgar Brutler
- FARMING: Organic (uncertified); hand-harvested
- VARIETY: Syrah & Cabernet Franc
- TERROIR: Crișana is located in northwestern Romania near the Apuseni Mountains, with vineyards planted on clay and limestone soils at moderate elevation. The climate combines continental warmth with cool alpine influence, ideal for preserving acidity in red varieties.
- VINIFICATION: Whole berry fermentation with native yeasts in open-top vats. No temperature control. Short maceration to keep tannins light and fruit expression high.
- AGING: Aged in fiberglass tanks and bottled unfiltered with minimal sulfur.
- TASTING NOTES: Vibrant purple with lifted aromas of wild blackberry, peppercorn, violets, and wet stone. The palate is fresh and crunchy, showing sour cherry, cranberry, and savory herbs with soft tannins and a chillable finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent with grilled sausages, smoky eggplant, Korean BBQ, or lentil stew.
Edgar Brutler 'Sefu' Syrah & Cabernet Franc, Crișana, Romania 2023
Born from the lo-fi cellar of Edgar Brutler—Romanian native turned natural winemaker—‘Sefu’ is a juicy, wild-hearted red named after his dog (and self-declared boss). Working in the lesser-known Crișana region near the Hungarian border, Brutler farms organically and vinifies with a light touch, letting the fruit and terroir speak. This blend of Syrah and Cabernet Franc is vibrant, unfiltered, and full of personality—just like the label.
- WINEMAKER: Edgar Brutler
- FARMING: Organic (uncertified); hand-harvested
- VARIETY: Syrah & Cabernet Franc
- TERROIR: Crișana is located in northwestern Romania near the Apuseni Mountains, with vineyards planted on clay and limestone soils at moderate elevation. The climate combines continental warmth with cool alpine influence, ideal for preserving acidity in red varieties.
- VINIFICATION: Whole berry fermentation with native yeasts in open-top vats. No temperature control. Short maceration to keep tannins light and fruit expression high.
- AGING: Aged in fiberglass tanks and bottled unfiltered with minimal sulfur.
- TASTING NOTES: Vibrant purple with lifted aromas of wild blackberry, peppercorn, violets, and wet stone. The palate is fresh and crunchy, showing sour cherry, cranberry, and savory herbs with soft tannins and a chillable finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent with grilled sausages, smoky eggplant, Korean BBQ, or lentil stew.