Grape: Sauvignon Blanc, ChardonnayVintage: 2021Type: Orange Meaning happiness in German, Glück is a skin-fermented white blend of chardonnay and sauvignon blanc from Styria. Ewald Tscheppe manages the steep hillsides under strict biodynamic viticulture guidelines to optimize natural grape balance. The hand-harvested fruit undergoes a traditional two-week skin maceration driven entirely by native wild yeasts in neutral open tuns. The wine completes its maturation process by aging for two full years on its fine lees in large oak casks. It pours a hazy, golden-yellow color, releasing wild aromatics of dried apples, yellow plum, fresh honey, and field blossoms. On the palate, a medium-bodied, texturally driven frame pairs orchard fruit profiles with a gentle, tea-like tannin structure. A fine phenolic grip frames the mid-palate cleanly, providing excellent structural tension. A sharp wave of mountain acidity cuts through the aromatic weight, keeping the mouthfeel fresh. It finishes long, bone-dry, and savory.
