Site, Vineyard and SoilKräutergarten, OberwaltersdorfDescriptionBright and brilliant straw yellow. The fresh and clear nose offers the scents of kiwi, ripe gooseberries, pomelo and a bit of lemongrass. In the finish an elegant smoky note shows itself. On the palate the SB (as we fondly call it) has a crisp & animated acidity, and an aromatic mixture of citrus zest, gooseberries, grapefruit sorbet and white pepper. The medium-length finish is characterised by an elegant minerality. Heinrich can still not forswear his love for New Zealand, and has once more produced a worthy example of this variety.
Awards and honoursVintage 2003: Accepted for the SALON Österreich Wein
Food pairingWith fish dishes, seafood, paprika chicken with grilled vegetables or asparagus risotto.
Serving temperature8 bis 10 °C (46 – 50° F)
VinificationHarvested by hand, 100 % destemmed and crushed berries, nine hours macerating on the skins in the press. Both free run must and press must were used, while the ends of the pressing were separated. Fermentation with cultured yeast at 19 to 21 °C. Five months élevage on the fine lees.
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