{"title":"August 12th: Austria and Germany","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"st-urbans-hof-nik-weis-ockfener-bockstein-riesling-mosel-germany-2018","title":"St. Urbans-Hof Nik Weis, Ockfener Bockstein, Kabinett, Riesling, Mosel, Germany, 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFounded in 1947, Nik Weis – St. Urbans-Hof has become one of the most important and classic wineries in the Mosel region. Since 2000, the Riesling winery is member of Germany’s renowned VDP (Association of German Quality Wine Estates). The approximately 45 hectares of vineyards stretch for around 60 km along the Mosel and Saar rivers and are cultivaed in a traditional manner in harmony with nature. Five of the prestigious individual crus, in which world-class Rieslings grow, are classified as Wines from great Sites (VDP.Grosse Lage). 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It has a steely finish with white stones and dry herb notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere’s an attractive, reductive and flinty edge here that holds fresh citrus fruit in good stead. The palate has a succulent, juicy and attractively fleshy feel with a wealth of ripe peaches and nectarines. Smooth and delicious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn elegant version, with elderflower, white raspberry and candied orange notes, underscored by prominent minerality and vibrant acidity. Shows lots of energy. Very pretty now, but will be better in a few years. Best from 2021 through 2029.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of lemon candy and tangerine peel are accented by earth and dried, savory herbs in this bristling semisweet kabinett. It's bright and citrusy on the palate, framed by zesty lime acidity and a grip of astringency on the finish. Lovely now but it should drink well through 2030.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eA penetratingly pungent combination of mint, cilantro, cress and orange blossom is accompanied by prickly hints of reduction, which, however, conveys some invigoration on both nose and palate. And although this Kabinett – in contrast with the corresponding Goldtröpfchen – harbors a mere 8% alcohol, there is considerable acidity to balance out its high residual sugar, if with a somewhat sweet-sour upshot. The feel is polished, and a sense of buoyancy and a mouthwatering lick of salinity accompany floral perfume, herbal pungency and bright lime and apple juiciness on the finish. When this settles down in bottle, it may prove yet more impressive. Drinking window: 2020 - 2038.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2018 Bockstein Kabinett is clear and intense on the classic nose that is complex and slightly matured yet still reductive. 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The estate belongs to the family of Carl von Schubert and is divided into three separate but contiguous vineyards: Abtsberg, Herrenberg, and Bruderberg. Each of these vineyards has its own distinct differences in terroir, which explain the unique character of the wines made at Maximin Grünhaus.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Click here to watch our YouTube video about this wine!\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":2561,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}}' data-sheets-hyperlink=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WbD2IZ8A9KE\" data-sheets-hyperlinkruns='{\"1\":6,\"2\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WbD2IZ8A9KE\"}{\"1\":10}'\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8df2x5kqLeM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to watch our YouTube video about this wine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRiesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMosel, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Abtsberg vineyard is one of the greatest sites in all of Germany. It is extremely steep (up to 70% slope) and has perfect south-southwest exposure, making it the warmest site at Grünhaus. The wines from this vineyard are finely structured, with subtle minerality, a racy acidity, generous fruit and great delicacy. Grosses Gewächs (GG) is the German term for an estate’s best dry wine from a Grosse Lage vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDense ripe peach and apricot character with a touch of mango chutney. Extremely vibrant on the super-focused, medium-bodied palate thanks to the electric acidity, but the wet stone minerality easily balances the wine’s raciness. Although this shows very well now it has been built for the long term. Very long and pristine finish. 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For challenging vineyards that have produced the best wines for centuries each year. A responsibility that we are aware of and which we want to live up with all our strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElaborate care, careful reclamation and maintenance are the parameters we act on. We cultivate the magic of the small steps. For our children Moritz, Samuel and Noah, and for the region in which we live.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGerhard Wohlmuth Jr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRiesling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSteiermark, Austria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBright yellow-green, silver reflections. With a hint of orange zest lined up fine white peach note, with a tropical touch underlaid, bright minerals, floral touch. Tight, white stone fruit, a hint of saffron and ginger, finesse-rich, very well integrated acid structure, material and adhering, shows great precision and length, reliable ripening potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing temperature: 12 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe brilliance of the stone-fruit and wild-berry aromas is as astonishing as the mountain freshness of this sleek, dry riesling. Extremely juicy on the barely medium-bodied palate, where the wet-stone character and racy acidity complete the diamond-bright picture. Very long and pure finish. From a supersteep vineyard site up to 570 meters above sea level. Vegan. Sustainable. 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From vines that are only 15 years old, this is a juicy, elegant, delicate, crystalline and stimulatingly salty Riesling with spicy savoriness, lots of juice and creaminess with a full body. 13% stated alcohol. 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Johannes’ father started farming organically in the 1970’s and in 2006 Johannes was one of the founding members of Respekt – a new biodynamic certification started as an alternative to Demeter, which was then the only certification. Respekt has branched out from Austria and now covers “German speaking areas” including Germany and Northern Italy. Respekt is an independent organization and takes a holistic view to biodynamics; the charter that members sign onto is a set of criteria which is certified twice per year by Lacon – it is not a “certification by way of an honor system” as some naysayers have suggested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the vineyard Hirsch uses biodynamic preparations and follows the lunar cycle for vineyard work. 85% of his holdings are in the slopes in the villages of Zöbing and Kammern, home to the Heiligenstein and Gaisberg Riesling vineyards as well as Lamm, Grub, Renner and Kammerner Gaisberg for Grüner Veltliner, though he is quick to note that “the grape variety is just a way to transport terroir. One hundred years ago, you might just find the village name on the label or the vineyard and no mention of the variety; it was not so important.”  A full two thirds of his holdings are in classified, Erste Lagen vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to biodynamic practices, Hirsch utilizes soft pruning, a method he learned in Alto Adige to minimize the amount of cuts and thus lessening the amount of tissue exposed to disease and old wood near the pruned area. In the vineyards, manure from celebrated cheese maker Robert Paget’s water buffalo and goats, grazing in the pastures in front of the vineyards, are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt harvest, a rigorous selection is made in the vineyard and clean grapes harvested by hand, without botrytis are placed in small bins. The winery is located in Kammern, a short distance from the vineyards, so the fruit is pressed a very short time after it’s picked. 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In 1972, they took over the business and restructured it. Since 1976, they have become true pioneers by endeavouring something unthinkable: converting to organic farming practices. Back then there was no official certification yet, only a handful of kindred spirits. Paula and Hans used to be on the receiving end of condescending smiles, but today they are considered among the pioneers of a whole movement. We currently farm 20 ha of vines on our farm and export our wine to 18 countries, on 3 continents. In 2006, Martin Diwald joined the estate. After studying at the Institute of Viticulture and Pomology in Klosterneuburg and completing numerous internships, he was pushed straight into the deep end. He took great joy in experimenting and has never lost that enthusiasm. 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They take their status as pioneers of Austrian organic wine production seriously, believing that being pioneers also means never resting in their quest for oneness with nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrganic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurmint - DRY but not too dry... great terroir, what a price!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWagram, Austria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEWS:  This wine changed distributor - Just got a deal on the remaining inventory (someone had to steal this) - I got it!!!   Such a joy to drink - it will only be here for a moment so grab it.  Perfect if you like Sauv Blanc - Albarino - Pinot Gris (Alsace style) - this is a great and steady producer and you will love it... valued at $25 a bottle! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview:  Ian Blackburn - 93 Points (14, 23, 23, 33) - ROCKING! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLovely nose of lemon\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e curd, pastry, apples and pears, white peach, and wet stones.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eBone-dry with high, refreshing acidity, tart citrus, ripe apricot, and a distinct finish of minerality that will have you begging for more...  we will get some but it will be over $20 a bottle... 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