Austria

"Light yellow with shimmering green reflexes, fine herbal notes in the nose, green apple and honey melon with a hint of citrus, fresh and inviting on the palate. Juicy like crunchy pome fruit, lively acidity structure, playful pepper with drive. Spicy and mineral." —winemaker

"Facing southeast, Holzagasse is located 1000 feet above sea level on top of a hill and, because of the steepness of the site, the vineyard has to be terraced. The vines range from 20 to 50 years old and the soil is pure Löss. The fruit here ripens later than Gebling, but Buchegger harvests Holzgasse first, in early October, to preserve the freshness of the fruit and keep alcohol levels low. The grapes are hand-picked and rigorously sorted to separate out any inferior fruit or botrytis, and then whole cluster pressed, fermented and aged in stainless steel." —importer

"Ried Moosburgerin is one of the oldest (first mentioned in a document from 890 AD), smallest (6.6ha) and best-known vineyards in the Kremstal. The extremely favourable terroir invites the grapes to ripen longer in autumn and thus develop greater aromaticity. And that’s exactly what we encourage them to do. Every year we try to harvest the grapes as late as possible, yielding a more multifaceted and full-bodied Riesling, accentuating structure and expressiveness. Before pressing, we leave the grapes on the skins for about six hours. Élevage takes place in steel tanks, where the wine rests on the fine lees for five to six months. Our Moosburgerin presents itself in the nose with subtle stone fruit aromas and a light note of exotic fruits; on the palate it is elegant, firm, rich in finesse and underscored with minerals, culminating in a notably long finish. Due to its late harvest date, Riesling Ried Moosburgerin takes longer to develop. Quite in character for the wine, that it often changes its flavour profile over time and only reaches its peak form after a few years of development in the bottle." —winemaker

"Hirsch’s entry level Grüner Veltliner is another Kamptal classic and this one is pure drinking pleasure. A charming and impressive wine with a nimble body, aromas of fresh green apples, meadow herbs and a touch of spice." —winemaker

"In our vineyards in the south-eastern part of the Langenlois Loiserberg, Veltliner-vines are rooted deeply in mica slate interspersed with loess. Hand-picked grapes were carefully transformed into wine and matured in our 700-year-old natural cellar in large wooden barrels. The very steep and meager terraces of the Loiserberg vineyard provide the best conditions for an ideal Grüner Veltliner with a distinct character, deep fruitiness and an elegant style." —winemaker

"In our vineyards in the south-western part of the Langenlois Loiserberg, Riesling vines are rooted in mineral mica-slate soils. Grapes harvested by hand have been carefully transformed into wine and aged in large wooden barrels in our 700-year-old natural cellar. The steep and meager terraces of the Ried Loiserberg in Langenlois provide perfect conditions for this dense and mineral Riesling with aromatic depth and finesse." —winemaker

"In our terraces on the Zöbing Heiligenstein, Riesling vines are rooted in 270 year old Zöbing Perm rock, a unique geological formation of volcanic origin. Grapes harvested by hand have been transformed into wine with great care and aged in our 700-year-old natural cellar in large wooden barrels. The vines planted on meager terraces, produce a Riesling of a very special style. It reflects the unique terroir with exciting minerality and complex density. On the nose as well as on the palate this Riesling unfolds with precise fruit and mineral structure. A wine with great character and ageing potential." —winemaker

"In our terraces on the Zöbing Heiligenstein, Riesling vines are rooted in 270 year old Zöbing Perm rock, a unique geological formation of volcanic origin. Grapes harvested by hand have been transformed into wine with great care and aged in our 700-year-old natural cellar in large wooden barrels. The vines planted on meager terraces, produce a Riesling of a very special style. It reflects the unique terroir with exciting minerality and complex density. On the nose as well as on the palate this Riesling unfolds with precise fruit and mineral structure. A wine with great character and ageing potential." —winemaker

"For the Cistercien Rosé, the Zweigelt and St. Laurent grape varieties grown in the cooler sites of Gobelsburg and Langenlois are used. After the harvest, the grapes – still with their stems – are softly pressed and then fermented. This type of rosé is somewhat similar to a white wine because no acid reduction is used to emphasise the fine fruity character with a streamlined elegance. Its fragrance and fruit nuances of wild cherry and fresh berries make this Rosé an optimal universal food companion." —winemaker

"So in balance, we actually envy it. Shaped by coralline limestone, the vines in Ehrenhausen grow on. Full-on citrus fruit, clementine, grapefruit, yuzu, and black currant. Caressing and vivid." —winemaker

"So in balance, we actually envy it. Shaped by coralline limestone, the vines in Ehrenhausen grow on. Full-on citrus fruit, clementine, grapefruit, yuzu, and black currant. Caressing and vivid." —winemaker

"This vineyard was planted by Josef Tement in the 1950s and has been since in the family’s ownership. Warm lemon, black currant, and apricot. Delicate and fresh with a gentle minerality and a mouth-watering finale." —winemaker