The Taubenschuss family has been making wine in the Weinviertel, Austria’s northeast corner, for four generations, and today they stand as one of the region’s oldest producers. They have never changed their philosophy of winemaking, and never introduced their vineyards to machine harvesters or invasive pesticides. They keep a herd of sheep that naturally ‘tends’ the vineyard. The most important vine is Gruner Veltliner – both in this northeastern corner of Austria and for the Taubenschuss family. This is their baseline cuvee, aged in stainless steel tanks and intended for the cabinet, rather than the cellar. That said, the quality of the fruit is so high that even this entry tier wine has impressive weight and substance. Aromas of white peach, orange, apple, accented with herbs and spices: white pepper, basil and sage. The palate has a creamy texture and flavors of , lemon curd and apple that leads to a fresh finish full of minerality.