Tasting notes:

Brothers Willi and Hannes lead the Sattlerhof family wine estate near Gamlitz. Inthe vineyards, deep, crystalline quartz soils from an ancient coral reef allow gooddrainage. South and southeast exposures give sufficient warmth and sunlight, andcool Alpine breezes keep the vines relatively disease-free. This Sauvignon Blanc isaged in older, 300-litre casks for extra depth and complexity. The wine is exquisite,mid-yellow-hued and displaying white fruits, yellow peach, passion fruit andorange blossom, with a subtle, creamy oak background. The palate is mid-weight, showingexcellent balance and concentration, with flavours balanced by very fresh acidity. Layered,textured and lingering, this wine would make a good choice for turbot, salmon andmonkfish chunks, poached in Champagne, infused with shallot and lime, and served with alight cream sauce made with the poaching liquid. (Patricia Stefanowicz MW)