Hirsch

Hirsch Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein 1 ÖTW Kamptal DAC Riesling

Region: Kamptal
Grape: Riesling
Vineyard: Heiligenstein
Soil: The outcropping bedrock consists of a reddish-brown sandstone with a high feldspar content, coarse conglomerates, and minor siltstone
Fermentation & Élevage: Natural fermentation in a combination of stainless steel and large oak casks | Left on the fine lees for 7-9 months

Certified Biodynamic

Heiligenstein

The terraced south and southwest facing slope has a unique geological history that has been preserved in this particular area. The outcropping bedrock consists of a reddish-brown sandstone with a high feldspar content, coarse conglomerates, and minor siltstone. These sediments formed approximately 250–280 million years ago under arid conditions, in lakes, ponds, and ephemeral rivers. The rocks contain fossilized plants and gravels with clasts of volcanic rhyolites. Loess is only preserved in a few locations, within shallow depressions.

Winemaking
Harvest at the end of September/beginning of October. Whole bunch pressing, fermentation using natural yeasts with maturation occurring in both stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels. The wine rested on the lees until middle of Mai prior to bottling at the end of July and release in September 2020.

Info

Producer:

Hirsch

Vintage:

2020

Country:

Austria

Region:

Kamptal

Appellation:

Kamptal

Variety:

Riesling

Color:

White

Farming Practice:

Certified Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle	AT-HRS-23-20	12/750ml
Magnum	AT-HRS-23-20M	3/1500ml

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Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate

Score

92+

Date

2021-12-20

James Suckling

Score

Date

2022-09-14

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2019

james suckling

Score

Date

2020-10-01

"Still slightly funky (from wild ferment), but it blows off quickly to reveal so much wild-herb, floral and mineral complexity, which takes hold and draws you in, making it difficult for the nervous system to process it all at once. From biodynamically grown grapes. Better after 2020. Screw cap."

2018

parker

Score

Date

2020-04-01

"The 2018 Riesling Zöbing Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW is crystalline, pure and fresh as well as intense on the nose that displays ripe white stone fruits. Dense, compact and juicy on the palate, with a silky texture, this is a fresh, vital and sustainable salty Riesling with a grippy, slightly phenolic finish. Tasted two times at Schloss Grafenegg in September 2019. Drink 2020-2032."

2018

enthusiast

Score

Date

2020-05-20

"Slightly flinty reduction and subtle tangerine vie for attention on the nose. The palate, on the other hand, has decided to put the full force of concentrated, pure fruit center stage. There is intensity and ripeness, countered by aromatic, zesty freshness that shimmers with lovely blood orange subtlety. Wonderful. Dry, harmonious, aromatic and seemingly endless. Drink 2025–2040."

2018

james suckling

Score

Date

2019-12-19

"Impressive aromas of flint and chalk here with a floral edge, as well as sliced cucumber and pears. The palate has a very crisp, restrained and detailed feel with apples, pears and stones. Pastry and nutmeg to close. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap."

2016

vinous media

Score

Date

2018-12-13

"A gorgeously floral nose mingles gentian, iris, honeysuckle and chamomile with intriguingly, subtly reductive hints of snuffed candle wick that put one in mind of a Vouvray or Montlouis. There are also intimations of the mouthwatering marine salinity, crunchy apple and zesty lime piquancy that follow on a generously juicy albeit surprisingly spare, firm palate. The lingering, buoyant, brightly refreshing finish incorporates a collection of stony, alkaline, smoky and mouthwateringly saline nuances. “This has exactly 12% alcohol,” claimed Hirsch, “but we have to write ’12.5%’ on the label in order to qualify as a Kremstal DAC Erste Lage."

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