2021 Rudi Pichler Grüner Veltliner "Federspiel", Wachau , AustriaABOUT THIS WINE Valley and hillside vineyards as well as high elevation terraces inform the aromatic and spicy complexity of this wine, offering pure, sophisticated drinking pleasure. Grner Veltliner Federspiel from the Wachau is a medium weight wine and is fresh in style with notes of green apple, lemon, radish, and arugula. Grner Veltliners bright acidity and savoury character make it an ideal partner to mildly spiced Thai, and Chinese flavours.

After meticulous sorting in the vineyards the grapes are de-stemmed and lightly pressed

Mike and Colleen are creating wines from their vines

Traditional know-how is unashamedly combined with modern technology

The hill-slopes of Comblanchien and Corgoloin are carved into the hard limestones of the Upper bathonien

Like exiles who return to their original lands

In such he has consciously avoided planting the traditional Negrette and Tannat and completely eschewed the more recent trend of planting Bordeaux varietals

Located on the right side of the Serein River

2021 is an exceptional vintage with harmonious wines

Sierra came to the world of wine in a circuitous fashion

Emerald represents the color of life and growth that exists in the vineyards displayed by the vines

first generation oenologist Michel Joly moved from Champagne to the Jura with the hopes of starting a new life in post-war France

A blend of 50% Pinot Noir grapes