Vintages

2017

STRENGTH LIES IN CALMNESS

Temperature

10.9 °C

Rainfall

440mm

hours of sunshine

1.928

A couple of days ago, eight weeks of intensive grape harvesting came to an end. We are now able to report about the vintage of 2017:

During springtime we were threatened with late frost but after some fear and trembling, we were able to escape the damage as much as possible. The heat and drought periods in the summer forced the vines to extract the vital water from the depths of our primary rock soil. At the end of August came the long-awaited rain, which ensured the quality of the 2017 vintage. Despite the heat and dry periods in the summer, we are very happy about the healthy, fully-ripe grapes.

2016

GREAT QUALITIES

Temperature

10.7 °C

Rainfall

553mm

hours of sunshine

1.809

The vintage of 2016 started with an early bud break. At the end of April, the abundant number of grapes were naturally thinned out by frost. The summer was extremely varied (rainy/sunny), so that the vines could absorb enough nutrients from the soil. The ripening period was marked by a warm summer, which allowed us to harvest healthy, ripe grapes. The wines from the 2016 vintage are refreshingly fruity, with lovely flavours and pleasant acidity.

The Rieslings are characterized by stone fruit aromas that are reminiscent of apricots and vineyard peaches. The Grüner Veltliner impresses with a full-bodied aroma and reflects the character of the location beautifully. Especially successful this year is the Grüner Veltliner Privat, which is characterized by its cool minerality and notes of tobacco spice.

2015

GOOD, BETTER, 2015

Temperature

11.5 °C

Rainfall

441mm

hours of sunshine

1.890

After a long, hot and dry summer, the long-awaited rain came at the end of August, Consequently, we were able to produce perfectly matured, full-bodied and variety-typical wines. The wines are ripe but not overripe and present themselves with a nice balance between fruitiness and acidity.

2014

A WORK-INTENSIVE YEAR

Temperature

11.2 °C

Rainfall

569mm

hours of sunshine

1.652

The patience of our winemakers was put to the test during this year. The weather seemed perfect until the end of August. The damp September and October however, made intensive selection work in the vineyard necessary. The best wines of this vintage need a full year (the Riesling even one and a half year) to develop their full potential. This vintage is a bit like the character of the 2010 vintage. As we do not use grapes affected by botrytis, the wines are a bit lighter.

2013

A YEAR FULL OF SURPRISES

Temperature

10.1 °C

Rainfall

636mm

hours of sunshine

1.653

The vintage of 2013 is a classic, cool but mature vintage with a lively well-balanced acidity. The wines are currently showcasing themselves perfectly and also have excellent storage potential.

2012

A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE

Temperature

10.5 °C

Rainfall

477mm

hours of sunshine

1.915

Wine connoisseurs will love the 2012 vintage for its variety of excellent, fruity and full-bodied wines. The beautiful weather has led to largely healthy and ripe grapes, even though the summer drought required some irrigation.

2011

A REWARDING YEAR

Temperature

10.3 °C

Rainfall

297mm

hours of sunshine

1.979

The warm dry year produced very ripe grapes. The wines shine through their full-bodiedness and density. Especially lovers of a strong Grüner Veltliner will experience a lot of enjoyment from this vintage.

2010

A CHALLENGING YEAR

Temperature

9.1 °C

Rainfall

680

hours of sunshine

1.599

After rather damp and cool weather at first, a beautiful autumn followed from mid-October. Fortunately, we could wait until the middle of November to harvest the grapes. This gave the wines a cool finesse and distinct mineral notes.