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RIED HEILIGENSTEIN

Schloss Gobelsburg

Riesling 2015

Enoteca

Sydney

Light 'pineapple chunk'-like aromas and a ripe, unctuous, palate

with oodles of flavors.

"TRADITION"

Schloss Gobelsburg

Grüner Veltliner 2014

Enoteca

Sydney

Light fragrances dominated by tropical characters. Big bold and

slightly pungent palate with great balance of savoury fruit,

texture and acid. More cellaring potential left in it yet.

Schloss Gobelsburg


Enoteca

Sydney

Aromas of apricots and almonds. Very rich and sweet in the

mouth with a viscous mouthfeel and tasting of lychees in syrup

balanced by excellent acidity.

RIED SIEGLOS

Gesellmann

Pinot Noir 2014

Enoteca

Sydney

An elegance of strawberries and cream on the nose and very

pretty fruit flavours.

VOM LEHM

Gesellmann

Blaufränkisch 2015

Enoteca

Sydney

OP EXIMIUM NO 28

Gesellmann

Cuvée Rot 2015

Enoteca

Sydney

Inky rich fruit aromas with minty hint. Complex layers of red fruit

flavours, savoury elements and some earthiness

Wines by CellarHand Importer Expert opinion Comments

RIED ZÖBINGER HEILIGENSTEIN

Bründlmayer Riesling 2015

Cellarhand An aromatic mix of citrus zest, kero and melons with an acid driven

palate; some citrus underneath.

"STEIRISCHE KLASSIK"

E. + W. Polz Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Cellarhand

Light fragrances dominated by tropical characters. Big bold and

slightly pungent palate with great balance of savoury fruit, texture

and acid. More cellaring potential left in it yet.

RIED HOCHGRASS-NITZBERG

E. + W. Polz

Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Cellarhand

RIED HOCHGRASS-NITZBERG

E. + W. Polz


Cellarhand

LOIBNER FEDERSPIEL FX Pichler Grüner Veltliner 2016

Cellarhand

Lovely golden wine with green highlights. It has a zesty

lemon/tropical nose and a lean tightly coiled palate with a bold mix

of savoury and vibrant citrus flavours. Built to last!

LOIBNER LOIBENBERG

FX Pichler

Riesling 2013 Cellarhand

An unctuous botrytis driven style. Complex mix of caramelized citrus

peel, pear drops and spices.

BURGSTALL FEDERSPIEL

FX Pichler Riesling 2016

Cellarhand

"This is a wine with purpose and direction", noted one judge. Zesty

citrus aromas show herbal nuances. High level of acidity on the

palate with citrus/grapefruit characters. Needs time to relax.

AUS DEN DÖRFERN

Rosi Schuster

Cuvée Weiß 2016

Cellarhand

Rosi Schuster Blaufränkisch 2015

Cellarhand

Rosi Schuster

St. Laurent 2015 Cellarhand

Nose shows attractive layers of rose petals and ripe strawberries

with a gravely edge. Beautiful savoury palate; complex but

lightweight with chewy tannins rarely seen in other varietals.

Wines by Beach Avenue

Wholesalers Importer Expert opinion Comments

MALTESER RITTERORDEN

Lenz Moser


BAW Nose bordering on tropical with pretty floral touches. Crisp and lively

green apple palate, quite austere with a mineral edge.

MALTESER RITTERORDEN

Lenz Moser

Zweigelt 2015

BAW A compote of rhubarb on the nose with light peppery notes. Leaner,

lighter, crisp and lively palate with pleasant red fruit flavours.

KLOSTERKELLER SIEGENDORF O´DORA

Lenz Moser

Cuvée Rot 2015

BAW

„HUNDSLEITEN“

Pfaffl


BAW Quite savoury aromas with stone fruit notes and a simple, fresh,

creamy peach palate.

„HOMMAGE“

Pfaffl


BAW Smoky savoury aromas with subtle citrus notes. Broad savoury

palate; has some weight. Needs food.

„TERRASSEN SONNLEITEN“

Pfaffl

Riesling 2016

BAW

A pale green, off-dry style with bold ripe citrus fruit characters and a

high level of spritz that accentuated the tight, linear acid palate

profile. Excellent balance.

„PASSION“

Pfaffl

Riesling 2016

BAW Spicy lychee/rose petal bouquet with excellent complexity on the

long tropical palate. "Pushes the boundaries of traditional Riesling!"

„ALTENBERG“

Pfaffl

St. Laurent 2015

BAW

A big textured wine. Ripe cranberry/current nose with unusual

banana-like esters. Brooding earthy and powerful palate with

tremendous strength of minty cherry flavours.

ZEISENECK

Pfaffl


BAW

A solid example of this variety. Smelling of apple pie with nutty notes

and loads of upfront ripe fruit flavours. "A lovely balanced drink",

said one judge.

Grüner Veltliner Importer Expert opinion Comments

"BEST OF" SMARAGD

Schmelz


Archer & Co

A big broader style of wine with rich, ripe tropical fruit aromas

showing some pear drops and a big solid, leesy palate, slightly

fat, but has the lively acidity to balance it.

STEINERTAL SMARAGD

Schmelz


Archer & Co Hints of tropical fruits on the nose with a big, bold and lively

varietal palate.

"CHARMING"

Laurenz V


Cuttings Very fresh for a 2015 vintage. Young light mineral/citrus

fragrances. Generous palate. Smart use of phenolics.

"FRIENDLY"

Laurenz V


Cuttings

"FORBIDDEN"

Laurenz V


Cuttings

"SINGING"

Laurenz V


Cuttings

Quite an austere citrus/stonefruit nose with a spicy lift. Light

mineral palate. Gentle citrus/stonefruit flavours and great

structure provided by tannins and phenolics.

Etz


L'Atelier

Aramis

RIED KARL

Etz


L'Atelier

Aramis

Citrus/Hessian characters on the nose with fresh lively yellow

fruit/citrus flavours.

Grüner Veltliner Importer Expert opinion Comments

"FASS 4"

Bernhard Ott


Negotiants A good balanced drink smelling like pear drops with a light and

simple palate showing lifted fruit/oak flavours.

"DER OTT"

Bernhard Ott


Negotiants Lifted pear-like bouquet with citrus touches. Lifted fruit driven

palate with lovely fruit and zesty acid balance.

RIED ROSENBERG

Bernhard Ott


Negotiants

Pretty citrus aromas with a slatey minerally line. Still a baby;

some fruit showing through on the savoury mineral palate.

Shows precise and well executed winemaking. Needs time.

LANGENLOIS

Rabl


Negotiants Fresh and savoury style with gentle spiciness. Flinty aromas

and delicious apple-like palate.

KÄFERBERG ALTE REBEN

Rabl


Negotiants More tropical on the nose with Hessian-like notes. Buttery

palate showing some age with bright bracing acidity.

FEDERSPIEL "VORDER SEIBER"

Jager

Grüner Veltliner 2016 Vinous

Vibrantly fresh citrus, herbal, spicy bouquet. Youthful palate

with underlying spicy fruit.

"ACHLEITEN"

Jager

Grüner Veltliner 2016 Vinous

RIED KIESLING "KIES"

Kurt Angerer


Vinous

Peaty mushroomy nuances to the melon nose. Loads of

interest on the complex palate with its retained crispness and

fruity spiciness.

RIED FRIESENROCK "LOAM"

Kurt Angerer


Vinous Crisp pear-like bouquet with a hint of caramel. A big complex

palate with gentle citrus flavours and some old oak.

Grüner Veltliner Expert opinion Comments

"ALTE REBEN"

Dürnberg Fine Wine


"TRADITION"

Dürnberg Fine Wine


"RABENSTEIN"

Dürnberg Fine Wine


"MOOSBURGERIN"

Weingut Felsner


Intense lift of pears on the nose with a touch of spice. Palate is interesting

balance between fruit, spiciness and texture. One for ageing.

Weingut Höpler


A riper style. Bottle age characters starting to develop and mixing with

the spicy citrus fruit. "Great with smoked meats!"

RIED SCHAFFLERBERG

Weingut Leth


A riper style showing some age. Vibrant tropical/guava fruit on the nose

and a fully developed syrupy palate. Good length and texture with gentle

spiciness.

RIED SCHEIBEN

Weingut Leth


Candied tropical characters to the nose. Full and luscious in the mouth

and rich with caramelized fruit flavours.

RIED NEUBERG

Weingut Müller


Gentle, pretty nose with subtle stonefruit aromas. Fresh and simple on

the palate with a good mix of citrus and stonefruit flavours.

RIED FURTHER GOTTSCHELLE

Weingut Müller


Grüner Veltliner Expert opinion Comments

ROTHENBERG

Weingut Payr


Light Nashi pear aromas with hints of apple-like characters. A big,

bold and complicated palate dominated by the savoury elements.

Needs more time.

"KREMSER WEINZIERLBERG"

Thiery-Weber


"The most intellectual wine of the bracket; keeps you engaged and

interested", said one judge. "Close to perfect for me", said another.

Gentle mix of citrus, melons and herbs with a savoury edge.

GEBLING

Thiery-Weber


A very ripe style; complex and complete and ready for drinking now.

Touch of honeysuckle on the ripe fruit nose with a massive tropical

palate and excellent line of acid. "Hold on to your seat!"

KREMSER SANDGRUBE

Weingut Türk


Fresh, vibrant bouquet with refreshing flavours and a huge "wall of

acid".

"ALTE REBEN"

Weinrieder


"LANGENLOIS"

Weingut Weszeli


Oak dominated nose; some fruit pushing through. Very light, simple

and minerally in the mouth.

RIED KÄFERBERG

Weingut Weszeli


"Over-the-top" style according to one judge. Has savoury aromas

with botrytis notes and a huge powerful palate that is ripe and

complex whilst maintaining varietal integrity.

Weingut Zantho


Jasmine and candied lemon fragrances dominate the nose with a

great concentration of light honey and apricot flavours on the fresh,

clean palate.

RIED RALESSEN

Weingut Pratsch


Riesling Importer Expert opinion Comments

„FEUERSBRÜNN“

Bernhard Ott

Riesling 2016

Negotiants Estery minerally citrus nose and tightly wound palate with excellent

line and length of flavours with good spiciness. Poised for ageing!

LANGENLOIS

Weingut Rabl

Riesling 2016

Negotiants Slightly closed, tight lime bouquet with floral nuances with a racy crisp

apple palate showing citrus notes and mineral elements.

SCHENKENBICHL ALTE REBEN

Weingut Rabl

Riesling 2016

Negotiants More tropical on the nose with Hessian-like notes. Buttery palate

showing some age with bright bracing acidity.

"ACHLEITEN"

Weingut Jäger

Riesling 2016

Vinous

STEINRIEGEL

Weingut Jäger

Riesling 2016

Vinous Boiled lolly nose; underlying freshness. A pleasant, simple style, ripe

fruit palate.

RIED „AMETZBERG“

Kurt Angerer

Riesling 2015

Vinous

A beautifully balanced wine built for longevity. "A time capsule for the

future", thought one judge. Lovely young citrus fruit with fresh crisp

acidity, floral notes and herbal hints.

RIED ZWERCHBREITELN

Weingut Christ

Riesling 2016

FALKENSTEIN

Dürnberg Fine Wine

Riesling 2016

Floral/sweet fruit bouquet with a big weighty floral fruit palate that has

loads of texture.

Riesling Importer Expert opinion Comments

„PEREGRIN“

Dürnberg Fine Wine

Riesling 2015

Restrained citrus blossom fragrances but a full-on palate with loads of

herbal fruit.

RIED GEBLING

Weingut Felsner

Riesling 2016

RIED SCHILLINGSBERG

Weingut Leth

Riesling 2014

Great lift and freshness for its age. A pretty honeyed citrus nose and

beautifully developing palate which will continue to age gracefully.

RIED FURTHER SILBERBICHL

Weingut Müller

Riesling 2016

A fresh vibrant wine with excellent varietal expression. The nose is like

orange peel with a perfumed lift with strong citrus flavours and lovely

acidity to match. Needs another 8-10 years!

LETEN

Weingut Müller

Riesling 2016

Very ripe dried apricot botrytis fragrances with the ripeness following

through to the palate. "The botrytis adds a positive complexity."

GEBLING

Thiery-Weber

Riesling 2015

Not your typical riesling characters here. All strawberries and cloves.

"Quite charming and a little on the wild side.

RIED KUGLER

Weinrieder

Riesling 2015

RIED LOISERBERG

Weingut Weszeli

Riesling 2016

Sherbety citrus nose; touch of kero age developing. Long balanced

palate with flavours of peaches and grapefruit filling the mouth.

„BELLE FLEUR“

Weingut Weszeli

Riesling 2015

A lovely auslese style - tight and pristine with sherbety minerally aromas

and quite sweet apple-like flavours with touches of the tropics. Well

balanced for the style.

Whites - Others Importer Expert opinion Comments

RIED BLECKENWEG

Weingut Etz

Chardonnay 2015

L'Atelier Aramis Musky peach/melon varietal aromas and an elegant fruit driven palate

with well-handled oak and good acid line.

„BAMBULE!“

Weingut Beck

Chardonnay 2015

This wine has it all; complexity, freshness and great varietal

expression of violets, blackcurrants, plums and spices. "Colour wise it

is the darkest wine in the flight!"

„LAMA“

Weingut Esterhazy

Chardonnay 2015

RIED NEUSATZ

Kollwentz- Romerhof

Chardonnay 2013

Gentle soft wood and malo aromas and great biscuity complexity to the

palate.

ROSÉ

Weingut Umathum

Cuvée 2016

Imbibo Bright pink wine with a vibrant bouquet of strawberries and cherries.

Drying cranberry-like palate with firm tannins and high level of acidity.

ROSÉ “CÉLESTIA“

Weingut Höpler

Cuvée 2016

Nose is a vibrant mix of cherries and musk sticks with a dash of

pepper. Upfront mix of savoury and red fruit flavours with a sweet

centre, crisp juicy acidity and balancing tannins.

GELBER & ROTER TRAMINER

Weingut Umathum

Cuvée Weiß 2016

Imbibo Delightful fragrances of Turkish Delight and ripe citrus palate, a touch

oily, with good fruit/savoury balance.

“FALKO”

Dürnberg Fine Wine

Cuvée Weiß 2016

Tropical/lychee fruit dominates the nose with fresh muscat-like

flavours on the slightly oily palate with light acidity.

Whites - Others Importer Expert opinion Comments

G. + R. Triebaumer

Furmint 2016

A touch floral on the low key nose. Light and fresh on the palate with

zesty fruit and bright acidity. Great aperitif style.

Weingut Christ

Gemischter Satz 2016

Super fresh grape-like fragrances with a perfumed lift and a tight fresh

citrus palate, some florals and light tropical notes. Great quaffer.

Weingut Zantho

Muskat 2016

RIED FUMBERG

Weingut Leth

Roter Veltliner 2016

Simple and well made with a savoury yet fresh bouquet and good

citrussy flavours wrapped around a savoury textured core and phenolics

adding interest. High level of alcohol.

RIED UNTERTHALERN

Weingut Pratsch


Fresh lifted aromas of snap peas and herbs. Lively on the palate with

predominant savoury/herbal-like flavours.

FALKENSTEIN

Dürnberg Fine Wine

Weißburgunder 2016

"Yum!" A beautiful melting pot of white stone fruits, strawberries,

mushrooms and hints of sage and fennel.

„PANNOBILE SALZBERG“

Weinrieder

Weißburgunder 2015

BLANC DE NOIR

Dürnberg Fine Wine

Zweigelt 2016

A shy pleasant sour cherry-like bouquet. And an off-dry palate that is a

touch warm and firm but very drinkable.

Sweet Wines Expert opinion Comments

RUSTER AUSBRUCH

G. + R. Triebaumer

Welschriesling 2015

Big botrytis nose smelling of candied orange and ripe peaches. Lovely

luscious botrytis element to the palate. "A really lovely dessert wine",

suggested one judge.

EISWEIN

Weingut Türk


A delicious wine with an intense treacle and marmalade richness that is

layered with fresh citrus fruit and balanced by some great acidity. Excellent

mouthfeel.

EISWEIN

Weinrieder


A delightfully delicate, youthful, honeyed fruit style that has hugely spicy

aromas and is followed by a flavoursome nutty/dried fruit palate with a good

level of acidity.

BEERENAUSLESE

Weingut Zantho

Cuvée 2014

Jasmine and candied lemon fragrances dominate the nose with a great

concentration of light honey and apricot flavours on the fresh, clean palate.

Blaufränkisch Importer Expert opinion Comments

Schloss Gobelsburg

Blaufränkisch 2015 Imbibo

"MARIENTAL"

E. Triebaumer

Blaufränkisch 2013

A deep inky licorice/beetroot compote of aromas and an opulent

palate loaded with big bold sour cherry-like flavours, very juicy

acidity and grippy tannins.

"OBERER WALD"

E. Triebaumer

Blaufränkisch 2013

LEITHABERG

Weingut Esterhazy

Blaufränkisch 2014

Inviting nose of blueberries and pine needles. Lean palate with

good length of flavours, high tannins and 'wild' acidity.

"SCHILDTEN"

Weingut Esterhazy

Blaufränkisch 2013

An earthy nose with herbal blue fruits showing through. Palate is

beautifully elegant; a balance between fruit, tannins, oak and

acid.

G. + R. Triebaumer

Blaufränkisch 2015

A good wine with simple red/purple fruit characters on the nose

and a creamy fruit driven palate. Some complexity.

"LEITHAKALK"

Kollwentz-Römerhof

Blaufränkisch 2015

Some intense purple fruit fragrances with plenty of spiciness and

black pepper. Big young tannic palate; loads of juicy fruit

flavours. Plenty more years left in it yet.

Blaufränkisch Importer Expert opinion Comments

RIED POINT

Kollwentz-Römerhof

Blaufränkisch 2015

Nose is earthy, leathery and savoury with a toffee edge. Still

amazingly youthful palate; lots of dark chocolate/olive flavours.

Good volume of tannins. "It has at least 10 years in it".

RIED UNGERBERG

Weingut Leitner

Blaufränkisch 2015

SPITZERBERG

Weingut Payr

Blaufränkisch 2015

A pretty nose of black fruits, cherry blossom, gentle spices and

dash of pepper. Loads of cherries and other red fruits on the juicy

palate with layers of earthy elements.

Reds - Others Importer Expert opinion Comments

"Grande Reserve"

Weingut Thiery-Weber

Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Wine has excellent varietal expression of cassis fruit and violets with a

dark chocolaty core. Still quite fresh for its age with more years left.

„INK“

Judith Beck

Cuvée Rot 2015

A blend of inky, leafy strawberry aromas and lovely mix of cherry

flavours with a savoury edge and balancing tannins.

„PANNOBILE“

Judith Beck

Cuvée Rot 2015

Composée

Weingut Umathum

St. Laurent 2015

„VOM STEIN“

Weingut Umathum

St. Laurent 2015

Imbibo Aged, earthy and leathery with hints of ripe strawberries and solid

tannins.

Weingut Zantho

St. Laurent 2011

Weingut Umathum

Zweigelt 2015 Imbibo

The wine is quite savoury more than fruit driven. Palate is almost

cabernet sauvignon like.

Weingut Etz

Zweigelt 2015 L'Atelier Aramis

„BAMBULE!“

Judith Beck

Chardonnay 2015

This wine has it all; complexity, freshness and great varietal

expression of violets, blackcurrants, plums and spices. "Colour wise it

is the darkest wine in the flight!"

Reds - Others Importer Expert opinion Comments

RUST

G.+R. Triebaumer

Zweigelt 2015

An inky red berry bouquet with gentle spiciness. The richly structured

palate is full of cherries, bitter chocolate and violet flavours and well

handled tannins.

Weingut Leth

Zweigelt 2015

STEINÄCKER

Weingut Payr

Zweigelt 2013

A "chunky" wine with lots of dark cherry fruit complexity and firm grippy

tannins. "It's 4 years old but still a baby!" 5+

Weingut Zantho

Zweigelt 2015

Smells of sweet beetroot and spices. Firm, young, robust, cherry berry

palate. Has some grip but is balanced. Needs more time.

Weingut Zantho

Zweigelt 2013

IMPORTERS

Archer & Co

Mr Mark Archer

Suite 1, 443 Little Collins St

Melbourne VIC 3000

Mobile: +61 400 518 170

E-Mail: [email protected]

Web: http://archerandco.com.au

L'Atelier Aramis

Amy White

411 Henley Beach Road

Brooklyn Park SA 5032

Mobile: +61 459 299 572

Email: [email protected]

Web: http://www.latelierwines.com

Beach Avenue Wholesaler

Mr Bernd Patzold

38-42 Ordish Road

Dandenong South VIC 3175

Tel: +61 3 8791 1400


Web: www.baw.com.au

Cellarhand

Mr Patrick Walsh / Mr Ed Merrison

Suite 9, 8 Bromham Place

Richmond VIC 3121

Tel: +61 3 9274 8444

E-Mail: [email protected] /

[email protected]

Web: www.cellarhand.com.au

Cuttings

Mr Justin Walters

2 Bruce Street

Crows Nest NSW 2065

Tel: +61 2 9967 5900


Internet: www.cuttingsnsw.com

Enoteca Sydney

Mr Andreas Puhar

17-27 Power Avenue

Alexandria NSW 2015

Mobile:+61 409 142 800


Web: www.enotecasydney.com

Imbibo

Ms Catherine Willcox

Ground Floor, 3-5 Harper St

Abbotsford VIC 3607

Mobile: +61 414 076 079

Email: [email protected]

Web: http://www.imbibo.com.au/

Negociants Australia

Mr Tim Evans

205 Grote Street

Adelaide SA 5000

Tel: +61 8 8112 4200


Web: www.negociantsaustralia.com

Vinous Imports

Ms Zoë Ladyman

260 Norton Street

Leichthardt NSW 2040

Tel:+61 2 9572 7285


Web: www.vinous.com.au

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