2021 Weingut Maria & Sepp Muster 'Graf' Sauvignon Steiermark, Austria Pedres Blanques The slow loss of water

The slow loss of water through the walls of the wooden casks facilitates the continuous process of concentration

Richebourg grand cru was acquired by Étienne’s father in 1984

The wine was fermented in fiber glass and aged for two years in fiberglass and concrete

Among his many credits including overseeing the transition to biodynamic farming at such estates as Arnoux-Lachaux and Comte Liger-Belair

It’s as far north in the Weinviertel as you can get

2021 Weingut Maria & Sepp Muster 'Graf' Sauvignon Steiermark, Austria Pedres Blanques The slow loss of waterAge of Vines: around 40 years old Soil: Opok Limestone and clay silt, here in its more rocky, meager form Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc Making of: Grapes are hand harvested, destemmed, and gently pressed. They are fermented in 2400 liter oval wooden casks with indigenous yeasts. The wine then spends about 2 years aging in neutral wooden casks. Bottled without fining or filtration, no sulfur added.