Fermented on full skins for 2–3 weeks in steel, then aged in large neutral casks with full malolactic fermentation. No added sulfites, fining, or filtration.

In 2024, Malat faced a challenging season—spring frosts spared his Danube-side sites, but a cold snap cut yields by 40%, mainly for Crazy Creatures and base Sekt. Early budburst led to an early harvest beginning 25 August. Disease pressure was manageable with only a few extra sprays. A mid-September downpour made vineyards inaccessible, forcing grapes to be carried out by hand, though all Pinot was safely picked beforehand. Grüner handled the rain well, and while yields were low, fruit quality remained strong, with single-site wines showing fuller flavor after the storm.

He even worked the entire harvest on a broken leg.