News — Austria

Sonntag Geschlossen:
The Sublime, Whispers of Grüner Veltliner

Today we present a three-vintage vertical of Grüner Veltliners from a reclusive farmer near the Czech border in Austria.

This is only the second time we've ever seen a small allocation of these wines; we believe it's only the second time any wine has been released from this curious cellar.

A Master At Work
2017 FX Pichler Grüner Veltliner Kellerberg Smaragd

The grandeur of Pichler's wines constantly amaze. They’re powerful and intense, teetering on the edge of excess, but beneath the surface, they possess a clarity and precision that perfectly balances their undeniable swagger.

Rock Dog: Riesling Holy Ground - 2014 Nikolaihof Riesling Steiner Hund

"Almost savagely intense" -David Schildknecht When you talk to Austrian fanatics about the best vineyards, you hear the same thing: Kellerberg, Singerriedel, Steinertal and Steiner Hund.

The Prager Achleiten Trio
2017 Prager Grüner Veltliner
Achleiten Smaragd
Stockkultur Smaragd
Wachstum Bodenstein Smaragd

Vintage after vintage, Prager’s wines dazzle with their fine-tuned precision, finesse, and mineral cut. Winemaker Toni Bodenstein is a master of the region and his minimalist approach to winemaking results in striking terroir transparency.

“Very long and minerally”
2017 F.X. Pichler Riesling Loibenberg Smarag

When it comes to Austrian wine, F.X. Pichler is one of the greats. Pichler’s riesling are some of the most profound expressions of the grape. They possess a boldness and power that grabs your attention and doesn’t let go.

"Fabulous!" - 2017 Alzinger Grüner Veltliner Steinertal Smaragd

Along with Kellerberg and Singerriedel, Steinertal is one of the Wachau's best sites. For many Austrian wine fans, it simply doesn't get any better than Alzinger's Steinertal.

Holy Ground: 2017 F.X. Pichler Riesling Kellerberg Smaragd

Few wines on earth grab your attention like FX Pichler's. They possess a bold swagger and power, but that's only part of the story. Look beneath the surface and you'll find something very intricate. They are also wonderfully clear, precise and with their own unique flamboyant elegance.

A Game Changer - Best Yet:
2016 Bernhard Ott Grüner Veltliner Rosenberg

Bernard Ott renders Grüner Veltliners of incredible tension and brightness. In this regard, Ott may very well be without peer when it comes to Grüner.

The Rosé Experience of the Summer
2017 Stein Rosé

The last time we were able to secure enough of this wine to do an offering was for the 2013 vintage. This time, go long because it may be another five years and July and August will be no joke.

2015 F.X. Pichler Riesling "Unendlich"

Along with 2007 and 2013, Pichler's 2015s are the best that we've seen from the estate in the past decade. Of course, the collection reaches its high point with Riesling Unendlich.

2016 Alzinger Riesling Steinertal

Steinertal is Alzinger's magnum opus - the apex of his style.

Shimmering Beauty
2015 Stagård Rieslings:
Gillenparz, Braunsdorfer & Schrek

"The emergence of Dominique and Urban Stagård is among the most exciting and innovative recent developments in Austrian wine." -David Schildknecht

"Another Outstanding Collection"
2015 F.X. Pichler Grüner Veltliner Liebenberg Smaragd

"Lucas Pichler has produced another outstanding collection... My favorite is the Grüner Veltliner Liebenberg." - Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate

Benchmark Grüner:
2015 Prager Grüner Veltliner Achleiten Stockkultur

Every year, Prager's precision, finesse and mineral cut place the wines among our favorites in all of Austria.

Brilliance and Scale:
2015 Hirtzberger Riesling Hochrain & Singerriedel

Catch a Hirtzberger in the right vintage and they are magical. When you talk to Austria fanatics about the best wines they've had, Hirtzberger comes up again and again. They are masterpieces of brilliance and scale.