Austria

Morillon is the Austrian word for Chardonnay.  This is an affordable Chardonnay that delivers above its price point.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has peaches with slight citrus and a bit of minerality/chalk.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is solid.  Flavors of peach with good acidity and minerality.  Good finish.  This will be better with a bit of food than on its own.  Scallops would be a good choice.  Drink over the next few years. 

What a gorgeous Riesling!  Pale golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose is deep and concentrated with slate, apricots and slight lime zest.  Medium bodied.  Creamy texture.  Great balance.  On the palate, this is still youthful.  Lots of energy and depth.  Dry.  Crisp minerality/slate with apricots and slight peach.  Long finish.  This is delicious on its own and will work with almost any foods.  It would be great with fried chicken or fried mushrooms.  It is drinking well now and will undoubtedly mature.  Drink over the next twenty to thirty years.  

This is Blaufrankish from Austria and if you have never tried that varietal, it is being used quite successfully in central Europe and especially Austria.  Garnet/Purple/Blue in color, clear and bright.  The nose is deep and very nice.  Aromas of Goji Berries, dust, white pepper and tea leaves.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, sour cherries, sour green apples, and slight pepper all in a very nice almost seamless package.  Long finish.  This is nice on its own but better with food.  It would be nice with veal.  Drink over the next eight to twelve years.  

This is made from the Blaufrankish grape in Austria.  Screw capped.  Purple in color with some ruby hues, opaque and bright.  The nose has cherries and slight plums with a hint of wild thyme.  Medium bodied.  Good acidity.  Light tannins.  On the palate, black cherries and plums with a slight earthiness.  Good finish.  This drinks well on its own but is at its best with food.  Fried foods should work well.  Fried chicken would be a good match.  Drink over the next seven to ten years.  

Purchased as a 375ml at the winery in 2022.  Golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose is great with apricots, yeast, and slight minerality.  Viscous texture.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is sweet, not cloying and delicious.  Flavors of apricots with a slight sweet lime note.  Long finish.  A little goes a long way.  This is delicious on its own but has the acidity to work with a dessert.  Stay away from chocolate but a fruit based cake would work well.  Drink over the next twenty years.

Wow.  One of the best Sauvignon Blancs that I have had in a long time.  Light green/gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose is great with tropical fruit (Mango?), slight grapefruit, a bit of an herbal touch, and some minerality.  Great texture.  Medium bodied.  Lively acidity.  On the palate, this is delicious.  Deep.  Flavors of mango, grapefruit  and minerals.  Long finish.  This is great on its own and very food friendly.  It would be excellent with roasted or fried chicken.  Drink over the next ten years.