2019 Südsteiermark DAC Ried Stermetzberg Sauvignon Blanc trocken, Styria/Steiermark, Austria

Herbal-vegetal and somewhat floral nose with citrus aromas, a little dark berries and stone fruit, hints of wax, yellow spice, nutty hints, light wood and courgette. Warm fruit with slightly smoky and again nutty wood spice, fine acidity, crumbly-sandy tannin and dried-herbal aromas, persistent on the palate, has power, seems almost a little soft in contours at first, but tightens up with plenty of air, tobacco nuances, hints of courgette and pepper in the background, clear minerality, slightly rustic type, very good, firm finish with ripe juice and light wood.

Best to drink: 2023-2027+. What our ratings mean