Quite velvety nose full of dark spicy aromas reminiscent of lentils and black bread, red peppers and a touch of chili as well as Boskoop apples and hints of melon, blossoms; medium-bodied with elegance and good extraction, nice balance between fruit sweetness and acidity, well-defined, opens up more and more with time, long, fruit-laden finish.

Harvest at the beginning of October. Whole bunch pressing, fermentation without temperature control and using only natural yeasts with maturation occurring in both stainless steel tanks and large oak barrels. The wine rested on the lees until the end of April prior to bottling at the beginning of July and release in September 2017.

A mild winter was followed by a dry March. April brought extreme changes in weather conditions, with an unexpected, abrupt late frost, which has affected the yield of many Grüner Veltliner vines. The summer months were generally quite humid, with periods of heat spells combined with much rainfall. There- fore we were very busy in our vineyards. September was sunny and warm, with cooler nights coming more towards the end of the month, which helped to retain the aromas in the grapes. The 2016 wines show an abundance of fruit characters and are generous in aromas and taste. Good complexity with refreshing acidity and length.