Tasting notes:

Located in the Leibnitz municipality, the 16ha Kogelberg vineyard faces south-southwest on a 16-degree slope, so attracts plenty of afternoon sunlight during the growing season, giving the ripe grapes for this very attractive wine. Medium yellowgold in colour, the wine shows apricots, passion fruit and ripe apples accented by creamy oak. Just dry and very ripe, the palate displays medium-full body and bright acidity supporting the flavours. Well-integrated and beautifully textured with a lengthy finish, this wine is perfect with Austrian cuisine, perhaps pumpkin gnocchi with a rich creamy sauce. (Patricia Stefanowicz MW)