Sattlerhof Ried Kranachberg Sauvignon Blanc GSTK 2020 – Steiermark

Sattlerhof Ried Kranachberg Sauvignon Blanc GSTK 2020 – Steiermark

The nose is delicately herbaceous, revealing notes of fresh cut grass, nettle, a touch of white currant and gooseberry, subtle mineral reverberations. The palate offers crisp, linear acidity, a very steely, pungent and piercing character. A linear, tight, vertical style that needs time to soften. A touch of some greenness and smokiness on the finish….

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Erwin Sabathi Ried Pössnitzberg Alte Reben Chardonnay GSTK 2020 – Steiermark

Erwin Sabathi Ried Pössnitzberg Alte Reben Chardonnay GSTK 2020 – Steiermark

The nose is spicy, revealing notes of cloves, cinnamon, noble wood, a touch of tobacco and cigar box, delicate nuances of yellow pears and apples in the background. The palate is dense, offering crisp, zesty acidity, bright citrus notes layered with hints of nutmeg and cloves. Grippy texture and pungent, linear, vertical character. Crisp, cleansing…

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Lackner Tinnacher Ried Steinbach Morillon 1STK 2020 – Steiermark

Lackner Tinnacher Ried Steinbach Morillon 1STK 2020 – Steiermark

The nose is oaky and spicy, revealing nuances of vanilla and cloves, a touch of nutmeg, yellow apples and pears in the background. The palate is rich and round, offering a lot of spicy incisiveness, roaring with notes of white apples, ripe lemons, a touch of white flowers in the echo. The lively, vibrant acidity…

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Weingut Stadlmann Zierfandler Auslese 2017

Weingut Stadlmann Zierfandler Auslese 2017

The nose is flirty, very attractive and open, revealing notes of dried mango, candied tangerine and orange marmalade. The palate is balancing between zesty, crisp, citrusy acidity, delicate bitterness and well-integrated sweetness. The wine is saline, fresh, not cloying, brimming with citrus fruits, apricots, kumquat and ginger. A nice bitter touch on the finish.

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Netzl Ried Bärnreiser 1ÖTW Cuvée ‘Anna-Christina ‘ 2012 – Carnuntum

Netzl Ried Bärnreiser 1ÖTW Cuvée ‘Anna-Christina ‘ 2012 – Carnuntum

The wine shows an intense ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is dense, powerful and spicy, revealing a lot of dark fruits like plums and blackberries, a touch of wood. The palate is dense, showing refreshing, crisp acidity, a lot of fruitiness, dark cherries, blackberries, blue plums and ripe bramble. Grippy but very…

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Dorli Muhr Ried Spitzerberg 1ÖTW Blaufränkisch 2011 – Carnuntum

Dorli Muhr Ried Spitzerberg 1ÖTW Blaufränkisch 2011 – Carnuntum

The wine shows a pale ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is very floral, perfumed, flattering and attractive, with nuances of rose petals. Very fresh on the palate, juicy, a bit smoky, with well-balanced oak, nuances of red cherries, strawberries and raspberries. The tannins are polished, grippy but well-managed. Juicy, fruity, slightly earthy…

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Jurtschitsch Ried Loiserberg 1ÖTW Riesling 1991 – Kamptal

Jurtschitsch Ried Loiserberg 1ÖTW Riesling 1991 – Kamptal

The nose is intense, smoky, revealing notes of dill and herbs, a touch of laurel, very savoury and appetizing character. The palate is incredibly vivid, juicy, youthful, showing a lot of citrus fruits, zesty, crisp acidity, lean body, verticality and salinity. A mind-blowing wine for its age, very fresh. Long, citrusy, zesty finish.

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Nigl Ried Hochäcker 1ÖTW Riesling 1992 – Kremstal

Nigl Ried Hochäcker 1ÖTW Riesling 1992 – Kremstal

The nose reveals notes of balsamic, pickles, a bit of citrus fruits and yellow apples. The palate shows some residual sugar balanced by zesty, very refreshing acidity. The wine is very vibrant and vivid. Nicely grippy on the finish, will last for a few more years.

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Schloss Gobelsburg Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW Riesling ‘Alte Reben’ 1997 – Kamptal

Schloss Gobelsburg Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW Riesling ‘Alte Reben’ 1997 – Kamptal

The nose is smoky and savoury, with nuances of roasted herbs and petrol notes. The palate is saline, with zesty, crisp acidity, elegant, some residual sugar to balance the acid, not a fruity wine, rather herbal and restrained, deliciously balanced between citrusy and savoury notes. Long, saline, mineral finish. Stony minerality.

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Malat Ried Steinbühel 1ÖTW Riesling 1999 – Kremstal

Malat Ried Steinbühel 1ÖTW Riesling 1999 – Kremstal

The nose is fruity, intense, floral, slightly petrolic, with a pleasant note of balsamic, marinade, pickled cucumbers and dill. The palate is opulent, luscious, juicy, with high, refreshing acidity, lean, elegant body, savoury, saline, mineral character, a very discreet nutty touch, notes of kumquat, grapefruit zest, a herbal hint. Long, salty, citrusy finish.

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