Roland Minkowitsch RheinRiesling de Vite

Martin and Blandine Minkowitsch and their children run this admirably traditional estate in the village of Mannersdorf, in the Weinviertel region of Austria. They farm their vineyards organically, even though they don't have certification, and Martin uses a massive 200-year-old wooden basket press to crush all the fruit grown on his 11-hectare farm bordering Slovakia. Their wines are remarkable and rarely seen outside of Austria.

Their Riesling is produced from 50+ year old vines, and it is fermented completely dry. Showcasing ripe but zesty notes of apricot, honeysuckle, orange blossom, pineapple, and citrus zest, this is a world-class wine at a great price.