Herzinger
Herzinger works in Weinland, the easternmost wine region of Niederösterreich, where continental climate and loess soils shape the character of Austria's signature white varieties. The winery focuses on Grüner Veltliner and Roter Veltliner—indigenous grapes that thrive in this terroir. The Hochschopf Privat and Nussdorfer Nussgarten bottlings of Grüner Veltliner, along with the Roter Veltliner, form the core of the portfolio. Falstaff has assessed these wines, rating them in the upper 80s. Grüner Veltliner from this region typically shows mineral precision and herbaceous notes; Roter Veltliner, a rare pink-skinned variant, offers subtle spice and texture. Herzinger's expression of these varieties reflects the limestone and loess character of Weinland.
Critics
Falstaff