Esterházy

AWARDS

92 Points | Wine Enthusiast

TASTING NOTES 

Pale straw-yellow. On the nose apricot and crisp pear, paired with hay and delicate toffee, accompanied by flintstone. On the palate black pepper and a smoky minerality; creaminess and depth from maturation in the large oak cask, vibrant acidity creates an elegant drinking pleasure. Eternal finish!

WINE STYLE | Dry 

VARIETY | Chardonnay  

AGE OF THE WINES | 27 years 

VINEYARD |  St. Margarethen 

SOIL |   Sandy shelly limestone and loam

YIELDS | Selective hand harvesting, yields 50hl/ha  

ALCOHOL | 13 % Vol.  

SERVING TEMPERATURE |  8-10° C 

VINIFICATION | Hand-picked, exclusive use of free-run juice, cooled fermentation at 20 - 24°C with 6 months on the fine lees, fermentation and maturing in 500-l casks.

AWARDS

93 Points | Wine Enthusiast

TASTING NOTES 

Dark ruby red. On the nose complex aromas of stewed sour-cherries, cranberries, and juniper, with white pepper and discreet toffee aromas. The crisp, stimulating acidity, satiny tannins, and a chalky minerality give a lavish structure to the wine. Despite its opulence, the wine is fine textured and extremely elegant.

WINE STYLE | Dry 

VARIETY | Blaufränkisch  

AGE OF THE VINES | 29 years 

VINEYARDS | St. Georgen, Großhöflein   

SOIL |  Calcareous brown soil

YIELDS | Selective hand harvesting, yields 45hl/ha  

ALCOHOL | 13.5 % Vol.  

SERVING TEMPERATURE |  15-17° C 

VINIFICATION |  Fermentation with 18 days of skin contact, maturation for 16 months in French oak and large wooden casks (5.500 liters).

TASTING NOTES

Apple and lentil flavors are juicy and well-spiced in this medium-bodied white. Pastry notes linger on the moderately spiced finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Cold and warm appetizers, poultry, fried meat like Wiener Schnitzel, green vegetables, and salads. 

WINE STYLE | Dry

VARIETALS | Grüner Veltliner

AGE OF THE VINES | 20 years old

SOIL | Clay and Limestone Soil 

YIELDS | Hand harvesting, yields 80hl/ha

ALCOHOL | 12,0% Vol

SERVING TEMPERATURE | 8-10ºC / 46-50ºF 

VINIFICATION | Hand-picked, exclusive use of free-run juice, cooled fermentation at 19ºC

AWARDS

88 Points | Wine Enthusiast

Best Buy | Wine Enthusiast, 2021

TASTING NOTES 

Pale straw yellow. On the nose fresh and exotic aromas of quince, pear, and grapefruit, accompanied by spicy pepper. The vibrant and mouth-watering acidity is perfectly balanced by a fresh body. Offers a wonderful drinking pleasure. 

FOOD PAIRINGS 

Fresh, spicy fruit in combination with spicy-peppery notes that make this variety so unique worldwide. It, therefore, goes perfectly with classic Viennese cuisines such as fried chicken or Wiener Schnitzel. 

WINE STYLE | Dry  

VARIETALS | 100% Grüner Veltliner 

AGE OF THE VINES | 29 years 

VINEYARDS | St. Georgen, Rust  

SOIL | Meager, sandy-loamy soil with a high lime portion 

YIELDS | 60 hl/ha  

ALCOHOL CONTENT | 12,5 % Vol.  

SERVING TEMPERATURE | 59-63° F / 7-9° C 

VINIFICATION | Cooled fermentation at 16° C, 2 months on the lees

TASTING NOTES 

Medium salmon rose. In the nose dominates a red fruit cocktail of rose hips, red ribs, and raspberries. Also, there are things of rhubarb and fine herbal spice. The acidity is elegantly integrated, the train in the exit ensures a nice drinking flow.

FOOD PAIRINGS 

The red berries and herbal notes are perfect for light cuisine as well as for a terrace or pool party. Also known as an "after work" drink.

WINE STYLE | Dry 

VARIETALS | 80% Pinot and 20% Blaufränkisch

AGE OF THE VINES | 27 years 

VINEYARDS | St. Georgen, Rust  

SOIL | Meager, sandy-loamy soil with a high lime portion 

YIELDS | 60 hl/ha  

ALCOHOL CONTENT | 12,5 % Vol.  

SERVING TEMPERATURE | 46-50° F / 8-10° C 

VINIFICATION | Cooled fermentation at 16° C, 2 months on the lees 

TASTING NOTES 

Dark ruby-red, brilliant color; full and intense nose reminiscent of blueberries and prunes, with slightly spicy notes; on the palate this is full-bodied, succulent and mellow, with lush fruit and marked ripe tannins; a fiery, warming wine with a long and intense finish and a peppery-spicy echo. 

FOOD PAIRINGS 

Its luscious fruit and tenderly spicy body make it a multifaceted offering that should be flexible with an assortment of game birds and wild game like pheasants and deer, and also delicate air-dried ham. Or just enjoy a glass by itself, you will like its affability and enticing acid play. 

WINE STYLE | Dry 

VARIETALS |  Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt  

AGE OF THE WINES | 15 and 7 years old

VINEYARDS | St. Georgen, Großhöflein  

SOIL | Meager, sandy-loamy soil with a high lime portion 

YIELDS | 40 hl/ha 

ALCOHOL CONTENT | 13,5 % Vol.  

SERVING TEMPERATURE | 61-65° F / 16-18° C 

VINIFICATION | 21 days temperature-controlled fermentation (at 30°C / 86°F), matured in used barriques as well as traditional wooden casks for 12 months. 

TASTING NOTES 

The pinnacle of the Esterházy Estate. It has a sumptuous palate, with plenty of stuffing, perfect balance, ripe tannins and full-bodied fruit flavors; with a huge life ahead.

FOOD PAIRINGS 

Steak, game, lamb, heartily aged hard cheeses.

VARIETALS | Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

VINIFICATION | 3 weeks fermentation and maceration in 5,500-liter wooden fermenters, followed by 18 months aging in new barriques

TASTING NOTES 

Brilliant shining golden yellow. Fine flower nectar on the nose, along with citrus and stone fruit. The sweetness is in the foreground but is perfectly balanced by refreshing acidity. Fine, elegant, and profound. The wine lives from its elegant sweet and acid interplay and its crystal clear fruit. As such, it goes perfectly with fruity desserts or as a soloist with an aperitif.

VINTAGE | 2017

FLAVOR | Sweet

VARIETAL | Chardonnay 

ALCOHOL | 10%

RESIDUAL SUGAR | 152 gr/l

ACIDITY | 6.5 gr/l

TASTING NOTES 

Intense golden yellow. Nose of apricot, citrus and dried fruits with a note of honey. An intense sweetness reveals itself on the palate, which is balanced by a distinctive acidity. Very juicy and densely structured. This wine has the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. It goes well with sweet desserts such as apricot pancakes or Somlauer dumplings. But also at the beginning of the menu with goose liver, which is ideally combined with the sweet honey aroma of the Beerenauslese.

VINTAGE | 2015

FLAVOR | Sweet

VARIETALS | Scheurebe, Pinot Blanc, Welschriesling

ALCOHOL | 10%

RESIDUAL SUGAR | 151 gr/l

ACIDITY | 5.8 gr/l