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Since 1980 this talented winemaker has transformed 125 acres of terraces, set above the Danube in Langenlois, into a beacon for Austrian wine. Jancis Robinson on Willi Bründlmayer
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2008 Bründlmayer Riesling Heiligenstein Lyra
Bründlmayer
The Bründlmayer family owns 12 hectares right in the centre of the Zöbinger Heiligenstein. 10.5 hectares are planted with Riesling From a geological point of view the Zöbinger Heiligenstein site is not only the oldest but probably also the most interesting on the estate: the soil consists of approximately 270 millon-year-old Permian desert sandstone. Sediments contain volcanic inclusions and carbonised remains of primeval vegetation. The uniqueness of this soil, its perfect gradient and position (SW to SE in a climatic borderland) provide ideal preconditions for growing outstanding wines. During the day, warm winds (often due to the effects of the Pannonian climate) stream along the terraces whereas by nightfall cool gusts from the North start blowing through the Kamp Valley and bring forward the aromatic expression of the grapes. About 20% of Bründlmayer's Heiligenstein vineyards are trained in a Lyra trellis system. The vine bifurcates in a way that the branches seem to reach to the heavens like sun-worshippers. This method doubles canopy exposure and favours aeration which improves photosynthesis and prevents dreaded fungus diseases. Yields are restricted by rigorous thinning.
Brilliant clean nose, elder berry flowers and fresh exotic fruits like citrus, apricots, peaches, and tangerines, crisp and tightly structured, multi-layered texture, powerful yet very elegant, fresh on the palate, here also flavors of citrus, stone fruit with flowery and spicy components; direct yet complex, very long mineral finish; exceptional wine.
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