Sweetness is easy.
Balance requires considerably more work.
Weinrieder Beerenauslese Chardonnay Ried Hohenleiten 2020 is an opulent Austrian dessert wine made from carefully selected, overripe Chardonnay grapes. Each bunch was meticulously harvested by hand at peak ripeness, concentrating the vineyard’s honeyed fruit while preserving the vibrant acidity for which Weinrieder’s sweet wines are known.
The grapes come from Ried Hohenleiten, a south-facing vineyard on a high plateau in the Weinviertel. Its combination of loess, clay and sand supports the production of powerful, complex wines with considerable ageing potential.
Honey, dried apricot and ripe peach form the heart of the wine. Notes of honeycomb, candied citrus, mango and pineapple follow, accompanied by delicate nuttiness and a measured touch of spice.
With 129g/L of residual sugar, this is undoubtedly a rich wine. Refreshing acidity keeps the sweetness precise, lifted and beautifully balanced.
Three hundred and seventy-five millilitres may sound restrained.
The contents are not.
Luminous gold in appearance.
The nose is generous and concentrated, combining honey, dried apricot, ripe peach, honeycomb and delicate nutty aromas.
Luscious sweetness fills the palate, balanced by fresh, energetic acidity. Candied citrus, mango, pineapple and subtle spice lead into a long, persistent finish.
Producer: Weinrieder
Country: Austria
Region: Niederösterreich
Wine region: Weinviertel
Vineyard: Ried Hohenleiten
Wine type: Beerenauslese
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020
Style: Rich, sweet, concentrated and fresh
Vineyard position: South-facing high plateau
Soil: Loess, clay and sand
Harvesting: Selected overripe grapes harvested by hand
Winemaker: Lukas Rieder
Alcohol: 10.5% ABV
Residual sugar: 129g/L
Total acidity: 6.7g/L
Bottle size: 375ml
Certification: Certified Sustainable Austria
Award: 94 points, À la Carte
Serve well chilled at 8–10°C in a dessert-wine or small white-wine glass.
No decanting is required.
Use a modest pour.
The flavour is anything but modest.
Serve with:
Apricot tart
Peach desserts
Crème brûlée
Honey and almond cake
Blue cheese
Foie gras
It can also be enjoyed alone as a dessert in its own right.
Dessert has already arrived in the glass.
Suitable for vegans: Not confirmed by the producer
Suitable for vegetarians: Not confirmed by the producer
Suitable for coeliacs: Not confirmed by the producer
Gluten-free: Not confirmed by the producer
Certified organic: No organic certification stated
Sustainability: Certified Sustainable Austria
Contains SULPHITES.
Always check the bottle before consumption, as ingredients and allergen information may change.
Sweetness is easy.
Balance requires considerably more work.
Weinrieder Beerenauslese Chardonnay Ried Hohenleiten 2020 is an opulent Austrian dessert wine made from carefully selected, overripe Chardonnay grapes. Each bunch was meticulously harvested by hand at peak ripeness, concentrating the vineyard’s honeyed fruit while preserving the vibrant acidity for which Weinrieder’s sweet wines are known.
The grapes come from Ried Hohenleiten, a south-facing vineyard on a high plateau in the Weinviertel. Its combination of loess, clay and sand supports the production of powerful, complex wines with considerable ageing potential.
Honey, dried apricot and ripe peach form the heart of the wine. Notes of honeycomb, candied citrus, mango and pineapple follow, accompanied by delicate nuttiness and a measured touch of spice.
With 129g/L of residual sugar, this is undoubtedly a rich wine. Refreshing acidity keeps the sweetness precise, lifted and beautifully balanced.
Three hundred and seventy-five millilitres may sound restrained.
The contents are not.
Luminous gold in appearance.
The nose is generous and concentrated, combining honey, dried apricot, ripe peach, honeycomb and delicate nutty aromas.
Luscious sweetness fills the palate, balanced by fresh, energetic acidity. Candied citrus, mango, pineapple and subtle spice lead into a long, persistent finish.
Producer: Weinrieder
Country: Austria
Region: Niederösterreich
Wine region: Weinviertel
Vineyard: Ried Hohenleiten
Wine type: Beerenauslese
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020
Style: Rich, sweet, concentrated and fresh
Vineyard position: South-facing high plateau
Soil: Loess, clay and sand
Harvesting: Selected overripe grapes harvested by hand
Winemaker: Lukas Rieder
Alcohol: 10.5% ABV
Residual sugar: 129g/L
Total acidity: 6.7g/L
Bottle size: 375ml
Certification: Certified Sustainable Austria
Award: 94 points, À la Carte
Serve well chilled at 8–10°C in a dessert-wine or small white-wine glass.
No decanting is required.
Use a modest pour.
The flavour is anything but modest.
Serve with:
Apricot tart
Peach desserts
Crème brûlée
Honey and almond cake
Blue cheese
Foie gras
It can also be enjoyed alone as a dessert in its own right.
Dessert has already arrived in the glass.
Suitable for vegans: Not confirmed by the producer
Suitable for vegetarians: Not confirmed by the producer
Suitable for coeliacs: Not confirmed by the producer
Gluten-free: Not confirmed by the producer
Certified organic: No organic certification stated
Sustainability: Certified Sustainable Austria
Contains SULPHITES.
Always check the bottle before consumption, as ingredients and allergen information may change.