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 Winemaking
Autolyse (On Lees Ageing)
Maturation: >24 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Jungfernauslese translates to Maiden Harvest, which means that it would be the first harvest from the newly planted young vines
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
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
Aging a wine on lees (sur lie) significantly affects its taste, texture, and overall complexity. Lees refer to the dead yeast cells and other solid particles that settle at the bottom of a fermentation vessel after primary fermentation.
It helps with flavour development, often adding bready, nutty, toasty, or creamy flavors. It also helps to balance acidity & creates a more rounded, creamy, and silky mouthfeel.
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