Austria
Fuhrgassl-Huber Wiener Gemischter Satz Ried Mitterberg Neustift am Walde 2020 750ml
$21
AUSTRIA : VIENNA : WIEN
Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Weissburgunder, Welschriesling, Neuburger, Char
LIGHT-BODIED, GRAPEFRUIT, YELLOW APPLE, MELON, PINEAPPLE, MINERAL, SMOKE, NO OAK
Juicy and balanced, with fresh citrus, bright tropical fruit, crisp acidity, and a long, mineral-tinged finish…
'Gemischter Satz' is a traditional Viennese white blend made from up to 20 varieties of grapes planted in the same vineyard. Once available almost exclusively in the Austrian domestic market (usually at local pubs), this crowd-pleasing, affordable, and food-friendly category has been experiencing a renaissance as of late, and is popping up more and more in international markets. Lucky us!
FARMING : Sustainable
PAIRING : Schinkenfleckerl (Pasta Ham Bake)
Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Hefeabzug 2021 750ml
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Austria : Wachau : Neiderosterreich
Gruner Veltliner
MEDIUM-BODIED, CITRUS, CREAMY, BRIGHT, WHITE PEPPER, NO OAK
Enticing aromas of citrus and white pepper, followed by just a touch of fresh green herbs. Pleasantly tart yet particularly creamy due to extended less contact. Definitely the next step up in Austrian gruner veltliners.
Biodynamic
Pichler-Krutzler Dürnstein Gruner Veltliner 2021 750mL
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Austria : Niederosterreich : Wachau : Frauengarten
Gruner Veltliner
MED-BODIED, CITRUS, FRUIT, FLORAL, CREAMY, NO OAK
Classic GV. Aromas of white blossoms, honeyed citrus, creamy texture, vibrant core, long on the palate. Finishes with a touch of grapefruit pith.
ECOLOGY : Organic
PAIRING : Chinese
Reinhard Waldschütz Grüner Veltliner GV 2023 1L
$14
AUSTRIA : KAMPTAL
Gruner Veltliner
LIGHT-BODIED, MINERALTY, CLEAN, CITRUS FRUIT, GREEN BELL PEPPER, CRISP, NO OAK
Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg Cistercien Rosé 2021 750mL
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AUSTRIA : NIEDEROSTERREICH : KAMPTAL
Zweigelt, St. Laurent, Pinot Noir
DRY, LIGHT-BODIED, TART RED FRUIT, HERBAL, NO OAK
Clean, juicy, and refreshing. Tart cranberry and cherry notes mingle with herbaceousness leading up to a loooong finish!
*Sustainable
Soellner Pinot Noir 2020 750mL
$23
AUSTRIA : NIEDEROSTERREICH : WAGRAM
Pinot Noir
MEDIUM-BODIED, SAVORY, BERRIES, FOREST FLOOR, SOFT TANNIN, OAK
Tony Söllner and his wife Daniela follow the biodynamic mantra and have done so since 1995. The terroir is quite unique in that they’re situated just east of the Kamptal, overlooking the Danube Valley. The wine exhibits earthy notes, expressive minerality, a balance of red fruits, and all around character.
FARMING : Biodynamic
WINEMAKING : Low-intervention / Natural / Low sulfur
PAIRING : Chicken Schnitzel
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Federspiel Steinerterrassen 2021 750mL
$38
AUSTRIA : WACHAU
Riesling
MED-BODIED, DRY, APRICOT, WHITE PEACH, CITRUS, HONEY, FLINT, SOME OAK
This remarkably fresh, refined Riesling from Franz Hirtzberger (one of the most important producers in the Wachau Valley) is solidly medium-bodied, and fruity but clean -- with lots of fleshy white and tropical fruit alongside flinty mineral notes, sweet honey and spice, and lively acidity.
WINEMAKING : Fermentation in steel with native yeasts; aged in large foudre
FARMING : Sustainable; from predominantly younger vines in terraced, single vineyards
PAIRING : Sesame Ginger Grilled Tuna Steak
Weingut Schödl Riesling Rote Erde 2019
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AUSTRIA : NIEDERÖSTERREICH
Riesling
LIGHT-BODIED, LEMON, LIME, GREEN APPLE, HONEY, SMOKE, WAX, NO OAK
Named after the deep red hue of the iron-rich sandstone soils at Schödl’s plot in the town of Blumenthal, ‘Rote Erte’ (literally, “red soil”) is a tart, bone dry Riesling that teeters between beautiful citrus fruit and textured savory notes. Berries undergo a few hours of skin contact to extract flavor before gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel; wine is aged on fine lees for ~3 months before bottling.
A perfect food wine.
ECOLOGY : Organic & Biodynamic; Vegan
PAIR WITH : Larb Gai (Thai Lettuce Wraps)
Wits End 'Atlas' Shiraz 2021 750mL
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AUSTRALIA : SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Syrah (Shiraz)
MEDIUM-BODIED, RED CHERRY, BLUEBERRY, COCOA, OAK
FARMING : Organic
PAIRING : Pulled pork, cheese