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Stadlmann Rotgipfler Thermenregion 2006 Austria

Rotgipfler is an unusual, Austrian, white grape that one rarely sees, especially not one with a couple of years under its belt.  I tried this wine a year or so ago and found it to be good, just not very interesting. Now two years later it has blossomed into something quite enjoyable.  Pretty close to Gruner Veltliner in style, but with a hint of lemon grass and that kind of nutty/oily flavor.  This is something you should try if you like Austrian whites.  Check out the price!

$12.75

Pichler-Krutzler Gruner Veltliner Wachau 2008 Austria

F.X. Pichler’s daughter Elisabeth and her husband Erich Krutzler's label will be one worth watching. They have already made some wonderful wines in Slovenia under the recently defunct Pax label. In the meantime they are producing world-class Austrian whites and I hear there are some reds in the making. This is wine of great precision and class. Dry, stony and concentrated.

$21.75

Weingut Christ Wiener Gemischter Satz 2008 Germany

An unusual wine to say the least. Produced in the Austrian “Wien” region, this is a field blend of 13 co-planted varietals. So, Wien is the Austrian name for the city of Vienna, and the city itself has vineyards plated within it, and is a bona fide appellation unto itself. Christ farms organically and the flavors are bright and crisp with overtones of white pepper and grapefruit.

$20

Juris St Laurent Burgenland 2007 Austria

Some say the St Laurent grape is a relative of Pinot Noir and there are some similarities. The round, black cherry flavors are there, but St Laurent is a little deeper and smokier. Juris is certainly one of the best producers of Austrian red wine and this vintage of St Laurent really shows off his talents. Have this with duck, pork or goose.

$22