{"title":"DAVID KUŠICKÝ","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0227\/9867\/files\/HAWK.jpg?v=1770333700\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOWNER AND WINEMAKER: \u003c\/b\u003eDavid Kušický\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eREGION:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eVEL'KÝ KRTÍŠ, MODROKAMENSKÝ, STREDOSLOVENSKÁ, SLOVAKIA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOTAL HECTARE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e40ha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eALTITUDE OF VINEYARD(S):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e260m - 340m.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREVAILING CLIMATE \u0026amp; LOCAL CLIMATIC:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003emild climate zone with regular alternation of four seasons,average annual precipitation about 700mm\/year\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSOIL COMPOSITION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVolcanic Tuffs, Andesite, Basalt, Clay and Loam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCULTIVATED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRizling Vlašský, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat D’Oro, Viognier,  Red Traminer, Pinot Noir, Merlot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFARMING:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrganic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINE(S) PRODUCED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite wines, orange wines, rose, co-ferment blends, red wines, sparkling pet-nat, verjus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTOTAL ANNUAL PRODUCTION:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15,000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eJan Domin, David’s grandfather established the familial estate in 2021. It is continued by Jan’s daughter Diana and her husband Tibor Kušický, David and his sister Patíria are the new generation. The estate wines of Domin \u0026amp; Kušický are classical interpretations of local and international grape sorts. David’s production is something of a winery inside of a winery and what he produces are comparatively experimental. Not just in his askewing the use of S02. The styles of production are more divergent, and he does not necessarily make the same wines twice, though certain selections such as Hey Mate!, and Serotonin do reappear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe family’s 40 hectares of vines are within the controlled appellation of Stredoslovenská (Central Slovak), split between the districts of Vinický and Modrokamenský, The vineyard around the winery\/home is Vinický (20ha) in the village of Veľký Krtíš, the other 20ha are in Modrý Kamen (5ha), Dolné Plachtince (10ha) and Vinica (5ha) in the district of Modrokamenský. Wine regions little known today, the area is old wine country and boasts the conditions and soil of much more famous regions such as Hungarian Tokaj, Somlo or even neighboring Slovakian Nitra. The cultivation has been organic since 2001. Only copper and sulfur are used in the vineyards. Weeds are managed mechanically. After cultivating organically for so many years they see that the vines have increased their natural resistances to maladies. A sizable flock of sheep assist in the weed pruning and fertilizing of the vineyards. Additionally, they maintain bee colonies and a veritable zoo’s worth of animals including emu, falcons, goats, rabbits, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter interning with various natural wine makers around the world David settled back home to make wines of his own signature. His travels and immersion in a global range of wines and styles have led him in what will surely be a new direction in winemaking for his family. He also hopes to convert the vineyards completely to biodynamic. David is a talented new winemaker, with access to great resources, working in an overlooked wineland, his wines will continue to get attention and bring attention to the region of Stredoslovenská. Exuberant, fruitful, fermentive wines without the use of So2. Most are vinified in steel or sometimes concrete eggs. Never so much as a whisper of oak can be found. The extractions are decidedly soft even in his extra orange wines, lees are used smartly to protect the wine and bring character. Wild, unpretentious, low alcohol, playful wines.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domin-kusicky-2021-pet-nat-pinot-noir-merlot-red-tramin","title":"DOMIN KUSICKY - 2021 Pét-nat (Pinot Noir, Merlot, Red Tramín)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLOCATION: DOLNÉ PLACHTINCE, MODROKAMENSKÝ, STREDOSLOVENSKÁ, SLOVAKIA \/ WINE MAKER: DAVID KUŠICKÝ  \/ GRAPE(S): 70% PINOT NOIR, 20% MERLOT, 10% RED TRAMINER \/ SOIL: CLAY\/LOAM ANDESITE SUBSTRATE \/ VINIFICATION: CO FERMENTED FREE RUN, BOTTLED ALIVE, DRINK COLD! BOTTLES PRODUCED: 2000 \/ A playful blend that combines lollipop fruitiness with notes of lavender and pepper. A perfect wine for charcuterie and day drinking. Fully fizzy but not explosive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"black lamb wine","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":47294062526651,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0227\/9867\/products\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-16-at-6.05.26-PM.png?v=1700764832"},{"product_id":"domin-kusicky-2021-seggs-with-my-eggs-viognier","title":"DOMIN KUSICKY - 2021 Seggs with my Eggs (Viognier)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLOCATION: STREDOSLOVENSKÁ, SLOVAKIA \/ WINE MAKER: DAVID KUŠICKÝ  \/ GRAPE(S): VIOGNIER \/ SOIL: CLAY\/LOAM ANDESITE SUBSTRATE \/ VINIFICATION: 3 DAYS SKIN CONTACT IN CONCRETE EGGS \/ BOTTLES PRODUCED: 2000 \/ BOTTLED: MAY, 2022 \/ BOTTLES PRODUCED: 2300 - squeaky clean Viognier, low in alcohol, highly drinkable, smells of meadow flower and yellow fruits, mouth watering but not shrill, hydrating. To find this grape so far from Condrieu in both distance and conditions was unexpected but it seems Viognier can benefit from a higher latitude and cooler position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"black lamb wine","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":47294062493883,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0227\/9867\/products\/Kusicky-2021-Seggs-with-my-Eggs.png?v=1679356020"},{"product_id":"domin-kusicky-2021-weshman","title":"DOMIN KUSICKY - 2021 Weshman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page_content clearfix\" data-elementresizer=\"\" data-resize-parent=\"\" data-ce-host=\"true\" data-ce-model-id=\"35570381\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ce-model-id=\"35570390\" data-ce-host=\"true\" data-resize-parent=\"\" data-elementresizer=\"\" class=\"page_content clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eKUŠICKÝ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003csup\u003e2021 WELSHMAN\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTYLE: \u003c\/b\u003eDRY WHITE WINE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVINTAGE:\u003c\/b\u003e 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eREGION, SUB-REGION \u0026amp; VILLAGE:\u003c\/b\u003e Stredoslovenská, Veľký Krtíš.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVINEYARD(S):\u003c\/b\u003e Viničky 1ha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eALTITUDE:\u003c\/b\u003e 300.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSOIL COMPOSITION:\u003c\/b\u003e Volcanic Soil, Andesite, Basalt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePREVAILING CLIMATE \u0026amp; LOCAL\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCLIMACTIC:\u003c\/b\u003e Mild climate zone with regular alternation of four seasons,average annual precipitation about 700mm\/year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFARMING OF VINEYARD:\u003c\/b\u003e Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMPOSITION:\u003c\/b\u003e Rizling Vlašský (welschriesling).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHARVEST:\u003c\/b\u003e September 27th.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMACERATION:\u003c\/b\u003e destemmed, 3 days on the skins, press, put to the inox.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFERMENTATION\/AGING:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 year in inox on the lees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINING \u0026amp; FILTRATION METHODS:\u003c\/b\u003e none.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDATE OF BOTTLING:\u003c\/b\u003e June, 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSULFITES:\u003c\/b\u003e none added.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOTTLES PRODUCED:\u003c\/b\u003e 2300.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003ci\u003eRizling Vlašský (Welschriesling) is more at home in volcanic soil than anywhere else. Its inherently neutral character allows the face of the land to dominate. David’s is a wine of similar function to French Muscadet. Saline, more mineral than fruit but with a lemony spine and low strength that lends this landlocked wine to seafood (we try to avoid landlocked wine with seafood unless it is completely necessary, as it is here). It is the least exciting of David’s wines and we love it for that. Unadorned, uninterpreted it is simply what it is and perfect for it. Bottled with a crown cap it is a still wine that sometimes picks up just a prickle of fizz.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"black lamb wine","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":47294016520379,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0227\/9867\/files\/WELSCHMAN-2001-front-ttb.jpg?v=1728421077"}],"url":"https:\/\/blacklambwine.com\/collections\/david-kusicky.oembed","provider":"Black Lamb Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}