Hiedler Kogelberg 1ÖTW Riesling 2014

Handpicked selectively in mid-October, the grapes were destemmed without the addition of sulfur to the must or juice. The fermentation process utilized wild yeast, followed by malolactic fermentation, and the wine was then aged in stainless steel tanks on the lees. It exudes a floral aroma with hints of white peach, a whisper of aniseed, smokiness, and touches of mandarin zest. The palate is greeted with juiciness, elegance, and a complex acidity, leading to a mineral finish and an aftertaste laden with yellow tropical fruit and the distinctive spice of a captivating Riesling.

The Hiedler family trio, consisting of Ludwig Hiedler alongside his sons, Ludwig Jr. and Dietmar, has been producing some of the Kamptal's most intriguing and texturally fascinating wines. Recently, Ludwig Sr. has taken a step back, passing the reins to his sons who continue to lead the estate forward. The owl, an unmistakable emblem of this venerable Langenlois estate, has been synonymous with the Hiedler name since its inception in 1856. Esteemed for its wine quality by the Archduchy of Austria in the late 19th century, the estate remains driven by the lofty standards set by its ancestors.