White

Hochsteinriegl Sauvignon Blanc

Wohlmuth

Austria

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Country
Austria
Appellation
Südsteiermark
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

frutos do mar · saladas frescas · queijos de cabra · culinária asiática · peixes grelhados

Rated vintages

  • 201490 pts

    Zingy and restrained Sauvignon Blanc, none of those tropical top notes but greenish concentration on the palate. The slender palate shows tingling freshness and verve reminiscent of grapefruit zest. Very refreshing.

  • 201391 pts

    Hints of ripe yellow pears with just a suspicion of passionfruit dominate the nose. The palate is intense and balanced, the lushness of the fruit brightened by a tight streak of refreshing acidity. Racy and versatile.

  • 201291 pts

    The Wohlmuth family has owned this vineyard since 1803, producing wines with impressive continuity. The Sauvignon Blanc is rich, and almost tropical, but without being heavy. Apples, pears and apricots combine beautifully. It could age for a year or two, but is thoroughly drinka…