OUR FOCUS LIES IN NATURAL WINE AND LOW-INTERVENTION WINE

#Unfined_HOMEMEAL is back this Saturday (04/10)!

This time: a battle of instant-noodle legends - 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝘆𝘂𝗻 𝘃𝘀. 𝗠𝗶̀ 𝗛𝗮̉𝗼 𝗛𝗮̉𝗼! Choose your team and join the fan war haha.

We start from 5PM with noodles & wine at #360k (#combo_only). Bowls are limited and all homemade with real toppings. #Wines_by_glass are flowing all night, so stay late for more pours!

And pleaseee give us a heads-up if you’re joining so we can prep enough bowls, chinchin! 🧡

📍 Unfined Space - 51 Trần Ngọc Diện, Thảo Điền, D.2, HCMC

P.S: We`re still bank transfer & cash only for now

People often ask us how to pair wine with food. There are definitely some guiding rules, but no fixed formula - and that’s part of the fun. We learned the basics the way we do most things: tasting our way through dinners (all kinds of it), afternoon snacks and random food encounters. Here are a few lessons that stuck with us:

1️⃣Lightly seasoned food can feel happier with light wine. Fresh cheese, poached fish, spring veg - they often click with something crisp and lively.

2️⃣Big, rich dishes could be even better with a wine that has some weight to it (but not too much, otherwise the whole meal will be too heavy!). Slow-cooked beef, stews, roasts - they tend to shine with a bottle that can stand up to them. On that note, sometimes a light fizzy red can bring a pleasant surprise to the table.

3️⃣Acidity can work like a squeeze of lemon. A bright wine can cut through cream, oil and fat and wake the dish up.

4️⃣Tannins should be softer with protein. Steak, duck, charcuterie - that’s why they often taste so right together.

5️⃣Tiny flavour echoes can make magic. Peppered lamb with peppery Syrah, lime zest ceviche with citrusy Pinot Gris. Like harmonies.

And the best part is that the natural wine blows the doors wide open. We’re no longer stuck in the old “big red” or “clean white” lanes. There could be light reds, skinsy/orange whites with texture, pét-nats that carry a spark of wildness,... And for that, it should be some exceptions. Skinsy whites with curry? Can work sometimes. Chilled light red with spicy noodles? Can work too! You can swipe right for some suggesttions we come in mind with natural/lo-fi wines.

So that’s the groundwork. We’ll be back real soon with an extension on this pairing stuff, chinchin!

Our #UnfinedTravel content is back! A flashback to our March travels to one of the most iconic Austrain wine regions - Burgenland. This time we are dropping by Weingut Pittnauer @pittnauer_winery.

We visited Pittnauer on a rainy day end of March. Not ideal, since we couldn’t walk around the vineyards, but the upside was more time in the cellar with the energetic couple themselves, Gerhard & Brigitte. They welcomed us into their tasting room full of colors and thoughtful interior arrangements, perhaps the most playful tasting space we have been to.
As a must practice of our cellar visits, we tasted straight from the barrels. It’s always captivating to feel the wine in its maturing stage before it reaches full potential. Brigitte moved quickly from one barrel to another, up and down, pulling out wine using the syphon and sharing drops like a big mama. Meanwhile Gerhard stayed mostly on the ground - steady, gentle, and patiently answering our questions. The contrast between them is exactly what you taste in the wines: energetic and lively but with a mature pack of characters.

Pittnauer follow a strictly biodynamic approach. Every decision, from vineyard to bottle, is made with sensitivity to nature and the belief that good wine comes from doing less, not more. They’re directly involved in every step of winemaking and distribution, so every bottle carries their care and their lively energy.

Speaking of energy, Brigitte performs an energy clearing routine with sage and other herbs every weekend so the wines rest in good vibes and the team return to a space full of positivity (you can spot her ‘ritual’ cart in the photo).

Lunch was six people, two hours, twelve bottles and generous yummy food. We talked a lot, felt a lot too. Once again it reminded us that small-batch artisan wines reflect the people who make them. These are wines that are fun, each with its own twist and so much character - just like Gerhard & Brigitte themselves.

Pittnauer’s latest wines are here in Vietnam. Try them and catch that same energy we experienced - one authentic drop at a time, chinchin!

Meet Pittnauer at:
📍 #UnfinedSpace 51 Tran Ngoc Dien, Thao Dien, D2
📍 www.unfined.asia/wines

Our Austrian Trade Tasting a few days ago came with a little twist: a guided session followed by a freestyle tasting. The day wouldn’t have been the same without the incredible line-up from @pittnauer_winery & @gutoggau. We also had @kttassy all the way from Osaka showing how beautiful Burgenland (Austria) wines can be, how they shine through the harmony of local grapes and terroir and how that energy can go so well with Vietnamese dishes.

A huge hug to Uncle @markshimmori for keeping us happily fuelled with his sandwiches while still managing to mingle and taste wines on his happy feet - he sure knows our kitchen better than we do haha!

Sharing a few moments from the day, till the next inspirational gathering!

Chinchin!
Your cool wine buddies

Vietnam’s Austrian wine scene is growing stronger - and we’re bringing Pittnauer here for the first time! Run by a husband-wife duo Gerhard & Brigitte, their wines are living and almost breathing, with a cult of their own (especially their pét-nats, which many call some of Austria’s very best!).

This release, we’re happy to present a line-up where each wine lives with a character you can spot straight away!

*Pittis is the way we fondly call Pittnauer.

PITTIS PITT NAT BLANC 2024
White pét-nat - Field blend
Seven different varieties carrying a bunch of characters: from the aromatic spectrum to notes of herbs, a tropical touch and a hint of nut. What a combo!

PITTIS PITT NAT ROSÉ 2024
Rosé pét-nat - St. Laurent, Blaufränkisch
St. Laurent brings deep fruity notes, while a small amount of Blaufränkisch adds minerality and more red fruits. Big spoil: #gỏixoài loves this bottle!

PITTIS PERFECT DAY 2024
Skin-contact white - Muscat, Muscat Ottonel, Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling
Perfect Day as it is: aromatically complex with a light smoky note, fine mineral nuances, juicy stone-fruit aromas and a subtle exotic touch. Juicy, tightly woven, marked by profound fruit – full of pleasantness and balance, just how life should be!

PITTIS MASH PITT 2022
Skin-contact white - Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc
Almost everything in one sip: herbal, aromatic, citrusy, green tea, yellow fruits. You can really feel the grape-light-crushing effect: firm tannins, tight and long-lasting mouthfeel.

PITTIS ROSÉ DOGMA 2022
Rosé - Blaufränkisch
A non-dogmatic rosé: not just about mineral but much more complexity from raspberries, red apples, oranges and a delicate herbal note – everything in flux and free to change over time. The texture is delicate yet substantial, while a never-intrusive but noticeable zippy structure presses on the palate.

PITTIS BEST FRIEND 2022
Red - Blaufränkisch
Your best friend for every f**king joyous moment! The juice opens up over time from bright and graceful fruits to sweet spices. The finish is elegant & agile, keeping you running back for more.

Meet Pittnauer at:
📍 #UnfinedSpace 51 Tran Ngoc Dien, Thao Dien, D2
📍 www.unfined.asia/wines

We’ve long longed for this moment: the 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝗴𝗴𝗮𝘂 have finally arrived in Vietnam! Their allocation is always super limited - too little for our very first release, that we thought hard whether to keep them all to ourselves or how should we share this few bottles with everyone 😂 They are the roots of the family, carrying depth, resilience, and the quiet wisdom that only time can give. From the oldest vines of Gut Oggau vineyards, the bottles carries the most powerful energy that can last for decades.

𝗠𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
The grandmother of the family - calm, resolute, and endlessly devoted. She has weathered many storms, carrying herself with quiet strength and unwavering principles. She speaks with structure and clarity, yet her warmth lingers gently, like a grandmother’s guidance — firm, but full of love.

𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗜 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯
The grandfather of the family - wise, grounded and generous. He is versatile, down to earth, and deeply connected to nature, with a spark that keeps him young at heart. He speaks generously, with earthy depth and elegant balance, telling stories in every sip.

Meet Gut Oggau family at:
- #UnfinedSpace 51 Tran Ngoc Dien, Thao Dien, D2
- www.unfined.asia/wines