2018 Südsteiermark DAC Ried Schlingelberg Sauvignon Blanc trocken "Dachstein", Styria/Steiermark, Austria

Firm and quite deep, somewhat yeasty, slightly smoky, somewhat yellow-spicy, nutty and dried-vegetable to herbal scent of ripe yellow fruits with a hint of dark berries. Ripe, firm, surprisingly cool, bright fruit with some melting and very fine acidity, hints of laurel and pepper on the palate, yeasty nuances, has grip of ripe tannin, good substance and persistence, bright minerality, black berry notes in the background, good depth, still young, very good, grippy and fine-juicy finish with cool and warm elements and delicate ethereal-herbal notes.

Best to drink: 2024-2028+. What our ratings mean