Weinrieder 2021 Riesling ‘Ried Bockgärten’
Tasting Note
This is stunning single vineyard Riesling with an elegant and mineral style. From the Loess/Loam Soils of the south facing ‘Ried Bockgarten’ plot, the soil here stores water very well, which results in a wonderfully fine and freshly acidic style of Riesling. The grapes were delicately picked by hand, gently pressed and them fermented and aged in cooled stainless-steel tanks to retain the clean fruit character.
The nose immediately jumps out at you’re here, mineral and fresh stone fruit and citrus notes. On the palate this is a textbook and brilliant example of a steely, mineral and straight Austrian Riesling, with some lime and citrus notes coming through as well as faint notes of apricot and peach. Whilst very well structured, the profile is harmoniously balanced again with very crisp, fresh and plush acidity and minerality. The focus, piquancy and delineation are amongst the finest you will find in this style and the persistence and length on the palate is truly breath-taking. This single vineyard wine is a classic with a wide range of fish and poultry dishes, whilst obviously perfect on its own as well. A top classically Austrian expression of Riesling!
At a Glance
This is stunning single vineyard Riesling with an elegant and mineral style. From the Loess/Loam Soils of the south facing ‘Ried Bockgarten’ plot, the soil here stores water very well, which results in a wonderfully fine and freshly acidic style of Riesling. The grapes were delicately picked by hand, gently pressed and them fermented and aged in cooled stainless-steel tanks to retain the clean fruit character.
The nose immediately jumps out at you’re here, mineral and fresh stone fruit and citrus notes. On the palate this is a textbook and brilliant example of a steely, mineral and straight Austrian Riesling, with some lime and citrus notes coming through as well as faint notes of apricot and peach. Whilst very well structured, the profile is harmoniously balanced again with very crisp, fresh and plush acidity and minerality. The focus, piquancy and delineation are amongst the finest you will find in this style and the persistence and length on the palate is truly breath-taking. This single vineyard wine is a classic with a wide range of fish and poultry dishes, whilst obviously perfect on its own as well. A top classically Austrian expression of Riesling!
