The Tement’s Certified Organic winery is located in Austria’s southeast corner called Steiermark or Styria. The wines of Styria are unique in that they account for only 10% of the wines produced in Austria. As a result, most of the Styrian wines produced are consumed within the region itself. The regions’ undisputed standout variety is Sauvignon Blanc, influenced by the area’s shell-limestone soils, giving the wines complexity, profound minerality, that can be compared to the France’s great Sancerres. This is a big claim, but we stand by it. They also make a phenomenal Chardonnay which shouldn’t be missed. We bring to you their top single vineyard wines (Ried Zieregg), as well as their Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc which is outstanding as well as an excellent value.
WINE ADVOCATE 98 POINTS - "Opening super clear, fresh and chalky on the nose, the 2019 Ried Zieregg Morillon exhibits the pure terroir with its refreshing lime and lemon aromas. Intense and complex on the palate, this is a round, very elegant, fresh and tangy Zieregg with incredible energy and tension. The finish is amazing, the wine mind-blowing and without rivals in all of South Styria. An absolutely fabulous Morillon. 13% stated alcohol. Glass stopper. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2021."
JAMES SUCKLING 95 POINTS - "A very impressive chardonnay with concentration, structure and the special herbal and citric freshness of the region. Tons of chalky minerality and serious herbal complexity at the very long, tight finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Glass stopper."
FALSTAFF MAGAZINE 97 POINTS - "Light yellow-green, silver reflections. Subtle spicy oak, white tropical fruit, nutty and herbaceous nuances of peach, smoky appeal, very inviting bouquet. Full-bodied, fine extract sweetness, a hint of spices, structured with finesse, yellow fruit on the finish, balanced, shows great length, an extremely elegant wine at the table, sure potential for the future. (7/9/21)"
About Reid Zieregg: Very high, south-facing, steep top location with south-southwest exposure at 330 - 490 meters above sea level. 15 million years ago, the Paratethys Sea covered southern Styria and gave rise to mighty coral reefs, which also characterize Ried Zieregg. The once mighty limestone reefs offer excellent conditions for profound, elegant wines with a lot of structure, independence and great potential for development.
WINE ADVOCATE 98 POINTS - "Opening super clear, fresh and chalky on the nose, the 2019 Ried Zieregg Morillon exhibits the pure terroir with its refreshing lime and lemon aromas. Intense and complex on the palate, this is a round, very elegant, fresh and tangy Zieregg with incredible energy and tension. The finish is amazing, the wine mind-blowing and without rivals in all of South Styria. An absolutely fabulous Morillon. 13% stated alcohol. Glass stopper. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2021."
JAMES SUCKLING 95 POINTS - "A very impressive chardonnay with concentration, structure and the special herbal and citric freshness of the region. Tons of chalky minerality and serious herbal complexity at the very long, tight finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Glass stopper."
FALSTAFF MAGAZINE 97 POINTS - "Light yellow-green, silver reflections. Subtle spicy oak, white tropical fruit, nutty and herbaceous nuances of peach, smoky appeal, very inviting bouquet. Full-bodied, fine extract sweetness, a hint of spices, structured with finesse, yellow fruit on the finish, balanced, shows great length, an extremely elegant wine at the table, sure potential for the future. (7/9/21)"
About Reid Zieregg: Very high, south-facing, steep top location with south-southwest exposure at 330 - 490 meters above sea level. 15 million years ago, the Paratethys Sea covered southern Styria and gave rise to mighty coral reefs, which also characterize Ried Zieregg. The once mighty limestone reefs offer excellent conditions for profound, elegant wines with a lot of structure, independence and great potential for development.
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