2021 Südsteiermark DAC Ried Pössnitzberger Kapelle Sauvignon Blanc Grosse STK Ried trocken, Styria/Steiermark, Austria

Cool, firm and deep, quite complex, somewhat smoky, tobacco and vegetal to ethereal-herbal scent of bright yellow fruits with a hint of gooseberries, butter and hints of redcurrant leaves. Polished, tart, juicy fruit with hints of delicately creamy, slightly dark berries and mushrooms, lively yet fine acidity, has a grip of ripe tannins, dense and persistent, clear minerality, a little marinated chicken, light floral tones and very fine vegetal spiciness, good depth, some barrel wood in the background, has power, a certain depth, very good to long finish with alcohol warmth, but also cool vegetal flavours.

Best to drink: 2026 bis 2035+. What our ratings mean