2021 Sohm & Kracher Gruner Veltliner "Lion", Niederösterreich, AustriaABOUT THIS WINE This wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation, as do all the wines. It is the only wine in the line up that fully ferments in stainless steel where it spends one year on its fine lees. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Founded by Gerhard Kracher and Aldo Sohm in 2008, Sohm & Kracher produces varietal wines from indigenous grapes in Austrias Weinviertel region, seeking to highlight the diverse soil profile and distinct microclimate. When long time

south-facing vineyard lives in shallow clay soils

richness and complexity

perfectly walking the line between hedonism and austerity

stays there

Chateau Léoville Poyferré is aged in oak barrels

and even ourselves

with ripe citrus

Launched with eight barrels of coveted Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

herb-driven dishes

In each of these carefully-chosen regions

This bedrock lends a more noticeable minerality to the wine than others

Bottled unfiltered and unfined