Nikolaihof Steiner Hund Riesling Reserve 2006

Extraordinarily delicate and complex nose that's so far removed from the normal world that a few regular adjectives say nothing about it.

Riesling

$250.00

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Mineral, Herbaceous, Stone Fruit, and Citrus Fruit, Leather / Earthy and Smokey

BODY: Medium +
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: High
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Kremstal, Austria

Grape Varietals:

Riesling

Winemaking:
Biodynamic and Organic
Direct Press, Whole Bunch, Wild yeast, and On Lees Ageing

Maturation: >24 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Lobster Rolls, Mussels & Frites

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Oyster Cake, Steamed Gong Gong & Shellfish, Black Pepper Crab

Nikolaihof Wachau

Nikolaihof Wachau is one of Austria's oldest wine estates, based in the Unesco-recognized region of Wachau. It is best known for its wines made from Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. The Saahs family has owned the estate since 1894

Description

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling. Steiner Hund is located just outside of the official Wachau borders, so rather than the expected Smaragd label this would otherwise carry, the Saahs family has elected to instead use the oft-abused term Reserve. Don't be fooled by the simple designation, though: this is seriously good wine.

Taste Profile: The nose is simply electric, a stunning array of lime blossom, sea spray, crushed rock and lemon rind. The palate matches the aromas and adds a delicious layer of saltiness to this floral, exceptionally fruited riesling. Delicate but concentrated and very long, this will drink well and improve for at least the next 15 years

Dry & Yeasty Whites

Open tank fermentation, lees stirring, pumping over and racking can all play a role during vinification, while oxidative aging in allows gradual air contact with the wine. Oak barrels & concrete tanks are most often used for such styles, and the more intense styles are often made under flor

Expect notes of yeasty umami notes, as well as almon, dried apricot, and salinity

Oxidative Wines

A wine that is deliberately exposed to oxygen, usually as a result of open fermentors, or using porous vessel like oak barrels or Georgian amphorae. These wines tend to exhibit more nutty, dried fruit & saline notes, and typically have a darker color to them