$20 bottle
100% Neuburger (white varietal that is a crossing of Roter Veltlinerand Sylvaner)
Burgenland, Austria
After studying wine in Vienna, Montpelier, and a stint at the legendary Mas de Daumas-Gassac in Southern France, Erwin Tinhof has returned to farm the 14ha of vineyards on the slopes of the Leitha Mountains that have been passed down through his family for 11 generations. Farming organically since 2008 (certification came in 2012), Erwin carefully dry-farms the estate, which is home to vines that are up to 50 years old.
90 Points "Overtones of shortcrust pasty and fruitiness are reminiscent of apple pie on this nutty, textured and sunny Austrian original. This Neuburger's major focus is on freshness and verve. It has a pleasantly fruity, ripe but refreshing body with lip-smacking freshness. It will gain immensely from being served alongside food where its texture will come into its own." AW, Master Wine WE
