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Wine Description
The Story
The Riesling vines of the Steinmassel vineyard grow on primary rock with mica-schist. This geological formation of Austria’s southern forest district possesses as classic and traditional a soil type as one is likely to find anywhere Kamptal, Kremstal or Wachau. The vines are partially trained in the Lyre-system. The meager, stony soil provides small berries with concentrated flavor. The vine bifurcates in a way that the branches seem to reach...
Wine Information
Tasting notes: A cool beginning with scents of pine forest, juniper and red peach leaping out of the glass. Hearty and robust; very lively with a good medium body, crisp freshness and ample extract; chisseled with vibrant acidity that is soon to integrate completely. Beautiful grip. – Viktor Siegl
The 2016 vintage: When flowering began on June 10th, it signalled that 2016 was one of the earliest - though not extremely early - vintages, whi...
