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Our older vintages

Zöbinger Heiligenstein Lyra

Riesling

2016

Kamptal DAC Reserve, Erste Lage ÖTW

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Brilliant from the beginning - exotic fruit fireworks led by lime and vineyard peach, and this time even with a cool touch. Tremendous freshness and radiance even in this embryonic state. In all its abundance, the wine is defined especially by its fine, focused style and very bright fruit nuances; such finesse. A continuous stream of new characteristics rise to the surface, yet the wine remains the classic Heiligensteiner that you know and appreciate. The sweet fruit play holds right through the long finish. Great potential.

Viktor Siegl

From a geological point of view the Zöbinger Heiligenstein is not only the oldest but probably also the most interesting site of our estate.  About 20 % of our Heiligenstein vineyards are trained in a Lyra trellis system. The vine bifurcates in a way that the branches seem to reach to the heavens like sun-worshippers. This method doubles canopy exposure and favors aeration which improves photosynthesis and prevents dreaded fungus diseases. 

Grape variety
Riesling
Harvest yield
2,500 l / ha
Vine training system
Lyre
Date of harvest
October 25–26, 2016
Alcohol content
13%
Bottle closure type
Natural cork
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Awards

96/100
Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com, 10/18
95/100
FALSTAFF WEINGUIDE 2017/2018
93-95/100
ROBERT PARKER, THE WINE ADVOCATE 08/17
94/100
ROBERT PARKER, THE WINE ADVOCATE 03/20

Site and climate

Ried Heiligenstein

Size
36.7 ha
Elevation
230 – 345 m
Inclination
13 °
Orientation
SSW

The terraced south and southwest facing slope of Zöbinger Heiligenstein has a unique geological history that has been preserved in this particular area.

The 2016 vintage
When flowering began on June 10th, it signalled that 2016 was one of the earliest - though not extremely early - vintages, which indeed was very promising; we had expected wines that were mature, but not heavy, and were looking forward to having the entire spectrum, from light and fresh sparkling and Grüner Veltliner wines, to outstanding, late harvest Reserve quality wines.After a relatively damp spring, the summer proved rainy as well. It was only during the last week of August that a sunny, stable weather period began, allowing for a wonderful development of ripeness. A very sunny and warm September was followed in early October by a...

Maturation

We ferment the must in stainless steel at a temperature of 15 to 20° Celsius. After fermentation the wine was partly racked into big wooden casks (2.500 liters) to mature for a short period on the fine yeast.

Food pairing recommendation

Austrian cuisine, well-seasoned fish and white meat, Asian dishes, duck, exotic cuisine etc.