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Kamptal

Steinschaden produces delicious easy drinking fresh Gruner Veltliners each vintage and 2020 is no different. Situated in the Kamptal with older vineyards located in the alluvial soils along the Kamp river, their DAC Gruner exhibits textbook minerality, fruit and spice. In 2020 there is a hint of pineapple while young which will develop into more apple, pear and white pepper notes with time. A delightful example of classic Gruner.

The taste of Kamptal comes most clearly into its own in the two leading varieties: Gruner Veltliner and Riesling. Therefore, only accurately defined wines of these two varieties may use the state-controlled designation of origin Kamptal DAC (DAC = Districtus Austria Controllatus.)



DAC wines appear fresh and dry and show personality; the pleasant lightness is yet combined with a compact structure. With their powerful character and depth, the great, opulent Reserve wines expressively mirror their origin in famous single vineyards. Not for nothing, many of the single vineyards in the Kamptal Valley rank among the most renowned proveniences of Austrian viticulture.”

Rotburger

Rotburger is one of the original and now more culturally acceptable names for Zweigelt. It is a cross of Blaufrankisch and St.Laurent. This comes from vines that are up to 40 years in age. The wine was aged in large wooden casks for a year before bottling.

Wine can often seem complicated, but really it all boils down to something simple: you just want to drink good wine. Look no further than this utterly delicious Zweigelt from one of Austria’s top producers. In the hands of Josef “Pepi” Umathum, the grape transcends its normal humble role as part of a blend and shines all on its own. An intriguing mix of blackberry, cherry, and earthiness, with a black peppery bite, the wine offers up some serious depth and complexity while remaining ohso drinkable.