2021 Hirsch Grüner Veltliner Lamm, Kamptal

So precise and so pristine, this glitters like a great diamond. Tremendous citrus and melon fruit, but also a whole garden of fresh herbs! At once creamy and concentrated, vibrant and delicate, this is a masterpiece of elegance, the finish sailing off gracefully into the far distance! From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

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One of the finest sites in the Kamptal, taking its name from the subsoil – Laam translates as loam in the local dialect. The deep fertile soil, in combination with the micro-climate of the south-facing slope, makes it ideal for producing expressive, multi-layered Grüners with substance and texture. The wine has ripe fruit supported by fine acidity and a creamy, dark, almost coffee-like character.

The Hirsch family are dedicated to the production of elegant Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from some of the best vineyard sites in the Kamptal region: Lamm, Renner, Grub, Gaisberg and the legendary Heiligenstein. Proud proponents of biodynamics and a founding member of respekt, their viticultural approach is characterised by an understanding and love for nature that results in wines that reflect the vitality of the region they are crafted from.

Considered one of the best white wine producing estates in Austria, all their wines carry the hallmark characters of intense fruit and a broad aromatic profile at a modest alcohol content.