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 96 POINTS - "The 2019 Ried Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes quite reductive and needs a lot of air, but it is precise, deep and clear. A second bottle was far better and a clearer Grassnitzberg representative, with a deep, cool and intensely fruity nose with mango notes and fine, smoky spice. Complex, elegant and fine on the palate, this is a full-bodied, juicy, ripe, savory, salty and grippy Sauvignon from Grassnitzberg that is tartly bitter on the finish and needs plenty of time to shine. The 2019 is not at all for young-wine or brand drinkers, but for collectors and connoisseurs of demanding wines. This is a tightly knit, taut, big wine that needs around 10 years before its journey really begins. 13% stated alcohol. Glass stopper. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2021."
JAMES SUCKLING 93 POINTS - "Smoky and flinty nose and, as it aerates, ever more grapefruit, then hay and seaweed. Concentrated with lively acidity and excellent minerality at the long, invigorating finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Glass stopper."
WINE ADVOCATE 96 POINTS - "The 2019 Ried Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes quite reductive and needs a lot of air, but it is precise, deep and clear. A second bottle was far better and a clearer Grassnitzberg representative, with a deep, cool and intensely fruity nose with mango notes and fine, smoky spice. Complex, elegant and fine on the palate, this is a full-bodied, juicy, ripe, savory, salty and grippy Sauvignon from Grassnitzberg that is tartly bitter on the finish and needs plenty of time to shine. The 2019 is not at all for young-wine or brand drinkers, but for collectors and connoisseurs of demanding wines. This is a tightly knit, taut, big wine that needs around 10 years before its journey really begins. 13% stated alcohol. Glass stopper. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2021."
JAMES SUCKLING 93 POINTS - "Smoky and flinty nose and, as it aerates, ever more grapefruit, then hay and seaweed. Concentrated with lively acidity and excellent minerality at the long, invigorating finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Glass stopper."
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