Heidi Schrock Weine

Heidi Schröck & Söhne produces some of Austria's finest red wines from Burgenland, a region in eastern Austria known for bold reds and precise winemaking. The estate specializes in native Austrian varieties—Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch—where meticulous vineyard management and thoughtful cellar decisions create wines of real character and aging potential. If you're looking for Austrian reds with genuine depth and scoring credentials to back them up, this is a producer worth exploring.

About Heidi Schrock Weine

The estate's approach reflects a core philosophy: wine quality is determined by decisions made both in the vineyard and in the cellar. Modern winemaking offers producers multiple options at every stage from harvest through bottling, and the house's consistent scores reflect careful, informed choices at each point. The winemakers here understand that controlling variables—managing yields, timing harvest, handling fermentation—separates fine wine from ordinary production. Their Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch selections show the precision that comes from understanding exactly what each vintage and each site demands. The Furmint offering adds a white perspective, extending the range beyond the reds for which the estate is primarily known. This isn't bulk wine production; it's small-estate, quality-focused winemaking where every bottle reflects intentional decisions about how the fruit should be handled.

Heidi Schrock Weine Wines in Our Collection

The 2024 Rusterberg Burgenland Zweigelt scored 94 points and represents the estate's savory, classically structured red style—the kind of wine that opens up over an hour in the glass and demands roasted meats and darker broths. The 2024 Riede Kulm Burgenland Blaufränkisch (94 points) shows the lighter, more perfumed side of that same grape, with delicate spice and floral notes that work beautifully with game birds or mushroom-based dishes. The 2023 vintage of the same wine scored 91 points from James Suckling, confirming consistency across releases. For something different, the 2024 Furmint (90 points, James Suckling) is a green, flinty white that reflects the mineral character of Burgenland's soils. These three wines—two expressions of Blaufränkisch across vintages, one Zweigelt, and a white—give a complete picture of what the estate can deliver. Buy the Zweigelt for serious red-wine drinking, the Blaufränkisch if you prefer something more elegant and approachable, and the Furmint if your table calls for white.

Food Pairing

The Zweigelt's savory structure pairs with roasted duck, beef stews, and aged hard cheeses. Blaufränkisch's lighter frame suits grilled chicken, pork with herb sauces, and mushroom risotto. The Furmint's mineral edge cuts through creamy fish dishes, smoked trout, and white asparagus with hollandaise. All three work well with Central European cuisine—schnitzel, goulash, and charcuterie boards anchored by robust cured meats.

What region does Heidi Schröck & Söhne come from?

The estate is based in Burgenland, Austria, a region known for premium reds. They work with specific vineyard sites including Rusterberg and Riede Kulm.

Which grapes does this producer focus on?

Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch are the house specialties—both native Austrian varieties. They also produce Furmint, a white with mineral, flinty character.

How do these wines score with critics?

The 2024 Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch both scored 94 points. The Furmint scored 90 points from James Suckling. The 2023 Blaufränkisch scored 91.

Who makes Heidi Schrock Weine wines?

Heidi Schröck & Söhne, a small estate in Burgenland, eastern Austria. The winemakers focus on meticulous vineyard management and deliberate cellar decisions to create wines with real character and aging potential.

What style of wine does Heidi Schrock Weine make?

Native Austrian reds: Zweigelt (savory, classically structured, 94 points) and Blaufränkisch (lighter, perfumed, 94 points), plus a mineral white Furmint (90 points). Precision winemaking defines every release.

How much does Heidi Schrock Weine wine cost?

Between £17 and £22.65. Entry point is the Junge Löwen blend at £17; premium single-vineyard reds reach £22.65; the Furmint white is £19.85.