F.X. Pichler 'Ried Kellerberg' Riesling, Wachau, Austria 2023F. X. Pichler is a revered family run estate in the Wachau Valley, Austria, celebrated for its meticulous white wines that reflect the region's unique terroir. WINEMAKER: Lucas Pichler FARMING: Practicing organic VARIETY: 100% Riesling TERROIR: Ried Kellerberg is a steep, south facing vineyard above the Danube, composed of weathered gneiss and minimal topsoil. Its exposure, altitude, and excellent drainage create ideal conditions for producing

thriving in silica-rich

lightly sweet

The 2021 vintage is a powerful representation of Spring Mountain Cabernet

the company works with wild-caught lake whitefish and packs each tin by hand

and unmistakably Portuguese—this conserva brings depth and soul to the tin

The 2017 vintage in particular has been noted as “structurally giving and open-knit” such that it “will charm in its youth

cold settling before fermentation begins

in 1998 RWC began working with Vinhos Barbeitos owner

or light seafood dishes including salmon or scallops

AGING: The wine matures on its fine lees until mid-May

PRODUCER: FANGST

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