Weingut Wohlmuth Sauvignon Blanc "Ried Steinriegl" Erste Lage STK 2023

100% Sauvignon Blanc (Premier Cru)

Family run winery for nearly 200 years.  Wohlmuth's Styrian hillside vines sit markedly higher than those of their STK peers, ranking among the very steepest vineyards on earth.   Austria’s most dangerous downhill ski racing slope, aptly named "Strief," has an inclination of 85%. Wohlmuth’s Ried Edelschuh sports an inclination of 90%. Wohlmuth is a small winery but requires 95 full-time vineyard workers to work the steep vertical slopes!

Pale golden yellow, silver reflections. Delicate orange zest, a hint of yellow tropical fruit, nuances of grapefruit, dark minerality. Taut, white fruit, fresh acidity, appears light-footed, lemony nuances, salty touch on the finish, certain ageing potential.  12.5 ABV