A remarkably dry winter was followed by a spring with cooler temperatures and we had our first rainfall during the middle of April. Vine budding commenced from the second week of May, which was later compared to previous growing seasons. From mid-May onwards, there were repeated periods of ample rainfall, which led to vigorous budding, resulting in perfect flowering from mid- June until the end of the month. July and August brought unusual warmth, and hot days met with sporadic precipitation and some cooler days. Due to the high daytime temperatures of 30°C and above, we could only perform vine spraying and plant protection management after dark, where we experienced average nightly temperatures of 15°C to 18°C. Meticulous and thorough canopy management throughout our vineyards, summer pruning, tending to the vines and extensive care were carried out during the hot summer days, and this has resulted in the excellent quality of the grapes. This was followed by a hot September with short but intense rainfall.

We began hand-picking the grapes from 2nd October, when it was still comfortably warm, and continued until the end of October.

The healthy grapes were fermented at a cool temperature and the 2023 vintage is already showing to produce harmonious, fruity, elegant and well-structured Grüner Veltliners.

Fermentation: Stainless steel

The grapes for this very charming wine are grown in the Kamptal region of Austria. Here, the Grüner Veltliner ripens in granite, gneiss, mica slate as well as loess soils. The northerly cool air streams from the rugged Waldviertel region and results in a significant day and night temperature difference. This in turn slows the ripening process of the grapes, and it is the diurnal effect of warm days and cool nights that makes wines from this region taste so fresh and fruity. The most beautiful kind of “Cool Climate Viticulture”.

Variety: 100% Gruner Veltliner
Alcohol: 13.0% vol
Acidity: 5.5 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.2 g/l – dry

The season began with a mild winter with little rainfall, after which followed a rather dry spring. Budding occurred in the second week of May, and flowering began in mid-June under ideal weather conditions; dry and pleasantly warm. The Niederösterreich region did suffer from an unexpected spell of frost and hailstorms, from which the Kamptal valley was fortunately largely spared.

The summer months brought continued warm days, interrupted only by much welcomed rainfall, that guaranteed ample water management and healthy nutrition content of the vines for an excellent development of the grapes.

This year‘s harvest started in early October and ended on 24th October. Due to the cooler nights in the Kamptal valley, the vintage promises a good balance between ripeness of fruit and vibrant acidity. Accordingly, very fruity and harmonious wines can be expected this year, which, similar to those from the 2020 vintage, display longevity and vitality.

Variety: 100% Gruner Veltliner
Alcohol: 13.5% vol
Acidity: 6.5 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2.0 g/l – dry
Appellation: Kamptal
Fermentation: Stainless steel

The season began with a very mild winter with little rainfall, after which followed a rather capricious spring. Unusually cold nights led to delayed budding of the vines and the average temperatures became milder from April, providing many hours of long-awaited sunshine. Flowering occurred until mid-June, marginally later than in an average year.

The summer months brought many very warm days, and these were also repeatedly interrupted by sudden and unexpected rainfall, so we had to take necessary precautions against potential fungal diseases. Fortunately, the Kamptal was largely spared from frost and hail this season.

This year‘s harvest started on 30th September and ended the Austrian National Day on 26th October. Due to the cooler period from the end of August, the vintage promises a good balance between ripeness of fruit and vibrant acidity. Accordingly, very fruity and harmonious wines can be expected this year, which, similar to those from the 2019 vintage, display longevity and vitality.

Variety: 100% Gruner Veltliner
Alcohol: 13.0% vol
Acidity: 5.0 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.9 g/l – dry
Appellation: Kamptal
Fermentation: Stainless steel

The 2019 growing season started moderately with a normal bud break, with flowering occurring in the 3th week of June. A relatively warm and rain-free spring was followed by ample rainfall throughout June and July, which provided nourishment for the vines in the Kamptal Valley, despite the unusually hot weather during the summer months. Much-welcomed rain helped to ward off the risk of grapevine stress in August (as in 2018). Careful crop-thinning and green harvest was performed during the first two weeks of July, and this was critical in order to achieve the desired physiologic ripeness. A dry and warm September encouraged the grapes to ripen to excellent physiological maturity, and the harvest began in the last week of September and continued right through until the end of October. The typically cooling effects of Kamptal-nights did their job in retaining freshness and the aromatic characters of the grapes, and thanks to precision during a highly selective harvest, we were able to cool the grapes and preserve the fruity character of our GRUNERs. Temperature-controlled fermentation (approx. 17°C or 62°F) was followed by extended maturation on the lees, resulting in elegant wines with longevity and fresh, lively and bright acidity. The 2019 vintage is a highly elegant, very spicy vintage with an array of fruit-driven aromas, showcasing the various terroir aspects of our beloved Kamptal Valley.

Variety: 100% Gruner Veltliner
Alcohol: 13.5% vol
Acidity: 4.7 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.4 g/l – dry
Appellation: Kamptal
Fermentation: Stainless steel

The 2018 season began moderately. In fact, it started off as quite a “warm winter” with a very mild January and during February, when we would normally expect freezing temperatures as low as minus five degrees Farenheight, the mercury seldom fell below 32°F. This led to a warm and rain-free spring, culminating into a dry and hot summer. From mid-April to August, we experienced unusually warm summer conditions, coupled with intermittent downpours. This much needed rainfall nourished our vines to ensure steady growth and maturation, with some 300 litres of rainfall until harvest time. Two chilly weeks in mid-March transitioned into a very warm April inducing an early budding, happening around the 6th to 7th April, followed by warm and dry spring and very hot summer. Diligent crop thinning (green harvest) was performed during the first two weeks of July, and this was critical to reach the desired physiologic ripeness. A dry and warm September encouraged the grapes to ripen at excellent physiological maturity and the harvest occurred around three weeks earlier than our long-term average picking time on 10th September and continued through until 19th October. The typically cooling effects of Kamptal nights aid to retain the freshness and aromatic characters of the fruit, and thanks to the highly selective harvest, we were able to cool the grapes and preserve the fruity character of our GRUNERs. Fermentation began promptly and was temperature controlled completed without any incidents – (approx. 17°C or 62°F). Extended maturation on the lees will result in elegant wines with longevity and fresh, lively and bright acidity. The 2018 vintage is a highly elegant, very spicy vintage with an array of fruit-driven aromas, showcasing the various terroir aspects of our beloved Kamp valley.

• Alcohol: 13.5% vol
• Acidity: 4.5 g/l
• Residual Sugar: 1.0 g/l – dry
• Variety: 100% Gruner Veltliner
• Appellation: Kamptal
• Fermentation: Stainless steel