2021 Wachau Rieslings Part I -- Biern, Hochrain, Kalkofen, Offenberg, Setzberg, Trenning from Christoph Donabaum, Johann Donabaum, F. J. Gritsch, Franz Hitzberger, Piewald, and Schneeweis

 

The 2021 vintage in Austria has received much acclaim. In September, I was privileged to attend a series of tastings of the wine in Austria and I found the advance publicity largely deserved. We begin here with beautifully-crafted Rieslings from the Wachau. (Continue reading here.)