Nick Dobson Wines Kamptal

Kamptal

Tucked away to the west of Vienna, between the Kremstal, Donauland, and Weinviertel, lies Kamptal, which takes its name from the River Kamp which runs through the region. The region is centred on Langenlois, which is Austria's largest wine town, and key wine villages include Kammern, Zöbing, and Gobelsburg. The region is dominated by a high-lying area known as the Heiligenstein, documented as long ago as 1280 as “Hellerstein”, or Hell Rock, because of the burning sun it enjoys, perfect for ripening grapes. Daytime sun warms the hillsides while at night the vineyards are cooled by the river and fresh breezes from the north. White grape varieties develop a spicy aroma, a fine acidity and a crystal-clear mineral character. Reds develop fine berry tones and delicate fruit, and are among Austria’s most elegant.

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Grüner Veltliner 2006 Heiligenstein Weingut Josef Hirsch, Kammern
Ref: 4390004

A typical Grüner Veltliner from the loamy soils of the Heiligenstein near Kammern. The vines are 25 years old with a planting density of 4.500/ha giving a low-ish yield of 40 hl/ha. Fermentation is with 50% cultured and 50% natural yeasts. A pale yellow-green, highly limpid, with a bright nose of yellow pepper and spice, on the palate it's juicy, sappy, and fruity, yet with loads of minerals and hints of green pepper, caraway seeds, and fennel. Great length, slight hint of sweetness on the finish. This wine would partner well with asparagus dishes.

Price: £12.50 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Grüner Veltliner 2006 Lamm Weingut Josef Hirsch, Kammern
Ref: 4390005

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Price: £18.75 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Grüner Veltliner 2006 Lamm Weingut Josef Hirsch, Kammern

Riesling 2006 Heiligenstein Weingut Josef Hirsch, Kammern
Ref: 4390006

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Price: £18.75 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Riesling 2006 Gaisberg Weingut Josef Hirsch, Kammern
Ref: 4390007

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This is one of Austria's Great Rieslings. 35 year-old vines on the Zöbinger Gaisberg, with it's brown soils of weathered mica slate, give forth this wonder - a great powerful, complex, lavish thing.

Harvested in October, the wine's life begins with whole cluster pressing, then fermentation without temperature control in high-grade steel tank and subsequently large oak barrels, where the wine sits on the lees till April, before summer bottling; the wine is then rested several months before release.

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Price: £19.95 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Riesling 2006 Gaisberg Weingut Josef Hirsch, Kammern

Grüner Veltliner Sekt 2005 Weingut Steininger, Langenlois
Ref: 4390008

Yellowish-gold; bouquet of pepper; perfect mousseux; aroma of Darjeeling-tea, blossoms and pepper; on the palate quite full-bodied, with pure Grüner Veltliner flavours, and some peppery spice underlined by a hint of oak, with moderate acidity and a soft finish. A very versatile food wine - goes well with traditional Austrian cuisine, such as Wiener schnitzel, but also with a wider range of dishes, such as roast pork.

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Price: £23.70 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Riesling Sekt 2005 Weingut Steininger, Langenlois
Ref: 4390009

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Bright gold; very fine mousseux, with a nose of quince and apricot; delicate yet full-bodied on the palate, with hints of peach. Classic sparkling wine, particularly good with fish and seafood, also with a variety of vegetables and cold appetizers.

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Price: £25.80 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Riesling Sekt 2005 Weingut Steininger, Langenlois

Sauvignon Blanc Sekt 2005 Weingut Steininger, Langenlois
Ref: 4390010

Bright yellow-green. on the nose subtle hints of ripe gooseberries, nettles, and grapefruit. On the palate elegant, fresh mineral acid structure, elegant and harmonious in the body. Good accompaniment to grilled or smoked fish, such as trout or salmon, white meat, and asparagus.

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Price: £23.70 (Including VAT at 17.5%)

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Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé Sekt 2006 Weingut Steininger, Langenlois
Ref: 4390011

A 6-hour maceration gives this wine an amazing bright salmon pink colour; there are delicate bubbles, and a bouquet of bright red berries, raspberries and strawberries, elegant and very delicate. Delicious with fine ham and salmon dishes and fruit salads.

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