The Pfeiszl family fled Communism in the 1950s, leaving their vines behind in Hungary’s Sopron to settle in Burgenland, just across the border in Austria. There, the family established Pfneisl, one of Burgenland’s largest and most successful wineries. In the 2000s, the family was able to reacquire the ancestral vineyards in Hungary, and sisters Birgit and Katrin elected to return there to re-establish the family name. There they honed their craft, learned the intricacies of organic farming, and made their name famous on both sides of the border. Now they’ve taken a bigger role in the family’s Austrian properties, and this charming liter bottle is the result. The wine shows Blaufrankisch at its most approachable; boysenberries and clay and pepper and herbs come through on the nose. The palate has a bouncy texture that offers a firm tannic handshake alongside pure blue and purple berries, earth, and pepper. It’s a wine that benefits from a few minutes aeration (or a vigorous shake after opening), and will match with hearty sausage dishes and burgers.