. Christoph Neumeister’s top wine, this is a classic among Sauvignon Blancs. It is tightly structured, very herbal, with greengage and gooseberry flavors over asparagus and spice. It can age well, needing 3–4 years to reach its peak.
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(12/1/2010)
From a steep vineyard above the village of Straden, this has wonderful tropical fruit aromas, the fruit beautifully ripe. Ripe, smooth, rounded, the acidity giving just the right final burst of herbal freshness.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)
Packed with white fruit flavors, ripe pears, and a touch of spice. These fruit flavors combine with a dense but elegant structure and balancing acidity. This is a high-alcohol wine (14.5%) and it shows in the oily texture. Imported by Morandell Imports.
— R.V.
(2/1/2006)
Perfumed and restrained, with aromas of rose oil. The wine is balanced, elegant, restrained, acidity pairing with flavors of star fruit, peach and just a touch of spicy sweetness.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)
This wine’s elegant, ripe, grapefruit and tropical fruits are concentrated and suggest 2–3 years aging. Its lively acidity, layered with green apple skin tannins and richness, gives the true pungency of Sauvignon Blanc.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
This Traminer brings out all the spice associated with the grape, adding pepper, quince and some toastiness. If you want to drink lychees, this is where to come, but there is more to the wine, because the acidity adds its element of freshness, and there is considerable richness.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
Fresh and creamy wine, green herbs over apricots and pears. The wine is textured, with a good mineral, sea salt character, the fruit giving a rich final mouthfeel.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)
Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) has become popular in Styria because of its ability to ripen easily. The wine has a touch of spice to go with a complex blend of ripe peach, white berries and final intense, almost cool acidity.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)