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. They look for power and intensity, often letting their grapes hang an extra week or two longer than their neighbors. Sometimes, they make a charming, fresh and crisp sipper from a blend of early-picked grapes including Gruner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, and the local favorite Rivaner. There is no subterfuge in this wine, it’s a sunburst of lemon and peach aromas with a subtle smoky lilt. The palate is a fresh orange with hints of lemon and lime, bouncy and refreshing and zesty at the finish. Serve on a picnic blanket featuring sandwiches.