Often referred to as the king of white grapes, Riesling is well suited to aging due to its high natural acidity. In Austria, Riesling is always dry and grows very well on their slate soils. When young it expresses aromas of white peach and lime and as it ages it develops more weight, ripe orange over tones and a gentle petroleum nose so famous for this strain. This 2014 vintage is an excellent example.

Riesling is particularly suitable for fish such as trout, salmon, scampi and lobster. It goes well with Parma ham

Höpler are an Austrian, family owned, winery located south east of Vienna in Burgenland. Their 46ha of vineyards lie in the Leithaberg Hills on the shores of Lake Neusiedl. This unique location enables them to produce a wide range of wines; 55% white wine, 40% red and 5% dessert wine.

Höpler wines have a clear signature. They tend to be delicate, elegant and high in minerality. They are excellent to drink on their own but versatile when it comes to food and wine pairing.

87/100 points - The Wine Spectator (November 2015)