2015 Salomon Kogl Riesling, Kremstal, Austria

Kögl is an Erste Lage classified vineyard in Stein, with a steeply terraced, due south aspect and is composed of heavily weathered urgestein, particularly rich in crystalline schist.

‘From the Steiner monopole on crystalline bedrock soils, the classic 2015 Riesling Undhof Kögl 1ÖTW offers a pure and mineral but also contracted lemon bouquet with dusty aromas of crushed wet stones. Full-bodied, fresh and elegant on the palate, this is a lean and mineral but also dense, intense and persistent Riesling full of energy and finesse. It is a cool Riesling classic from Stein with lots of salt and tension. The alcohol of 13% comes along rather moderate. This is surely a long-distance runner that should be aged for several years. Harvested in the last week of October and in the first week of November. Drink 2022-2040.’