2023 Stagard 'Handwerk' Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria (750ml) 6/2 It is long

It is long

wild forest berries and crushed flowering herbs are supported by hints of graphite

Opaque purple

Reserve and refined finish

and I fell in love with the frescoed rooms

2023 Stagard 'Handwerk' Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Austria (750ml) 6/2 It is longWINEMAKER'S NOTES: This grner veltliner is sourced from a selection of south facing, mountain and terrace vineyards all in the Pfaffenberg, but specifically from two lieux dits called Danzern and Pitschental. The grapes were crushed and macerated for 24hr before spontaneously fermenting in stainless steel, and 10% in neutral oak, where it remains on the lees and 2% whole berries for 8 10 months.