Austria

92 pts. James Suckling This gruner has the tropical fruit you might be looking for, offering mangoes and papaya. Some dried lemon, too. Full-bodied with lots of fruit and fresh acidity. Flavorful finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

89 pts. Wine Enthusiast A touch of dandelion leaf joins the pear fruit on the nose. The palate also portrays a gentle earthiness, highlights of citrus and salty yeast, but above all, it is light with subtle flavors and a dry finish.

Pichler is just a stellar producer and each time I taste it I realize that the glowing accolades aren't hyperbolic whatsoever. The Federspiel Riesling delivers everything you could ever want from a dry Riesling and more. A nose of incredible freshness, crushed stone, lemon oil, vibrant and piercing mineral note. Not as brooding as some, but still with a hint of petrol. Long structured and full of...

A light, elegant red with freshness and crunchy raspberry and redcurrant fruit. Nice savoury hints of spice, sage, liquorice and violet. Try it lightly chilled with spicy foods. Blauer Zweigelt is the most important red grape variety grown on Sepp Moser’s Apetlon Estate, situated in the Neusiedlersee region of Austria. The summers in this region are very hot and dry; the vineyards are less than...