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Weingut Winkler-Hermaden

This is another of the leading estates in Southeastern Styria, where sauvignon blanc does not play first fiddle. In fact, half of its production is red. Located in a lovely old castle at the top of the Karpfenstein hillock since 1918, Winkler-Hermaden is better known for gewÃ¼rztraminer and zweigelt. As the two sons, Christoph and Thomas, gradually take over from their father, Georg, Mother Nature has thrown them a few curves. Hail has affected volume over the past three growing seasons, so that 2009 and 2007 remain their hallmark vintages. In 2009 they also began moving toward organic viticulture. "Two thousand twelve is not quite as good as 2011," confided Christoph as we walked through the art exhibit in the long cellar that they also use as a gallery. (www.winkler-hermaden.at) Also recommended: 2012 Weissburgunder Klassik (86), 2012 Sauvignon Blanc Klassik (85), 2012 Sauvignon Blanc Bio (86), 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Hochwarth (86), 2011 Gewurztraminer Olberg (87), 2009 Pinot Noir Reserve Winzerkogel (87), 2011 Hermada (88).

From Austria 2012 and 2011 (Dec 2013) by Joel B. Payne

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2011 Gewurztraminer Kirchleiten

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