Nick Dobson Wines Styria

Styria Frequently referred to as Austria's Tuscany, Styria is a southern Austrian region slap bang up against the Slovenian border; it is way off the beaten wine-track and has the most achingly beautiful contryside imaginable. Styria makes a wide range of wines from numerous grape varieties, but for me there are 2 vinous reasons to come here- Sauvignon Blanc, and Schilcher. With the greatest of respect to Sauvignon Blancs from France and New Zealand, for me the Styrian versions are the best on the planet. It seems I'm not the only one who thinks this; at a London trade fair, in a blind tasting of great Sauvignon Blancs from all over the world, four of the top ten turned out to be from Styria. Not bad for a little-known region. And Schilcher - a rosé made from the traditional indigenous Blauer Wildbacher grape, reputed to have been in cultivatiuon in Celtic times, which has pronouned acidity and freshness. The allure of this region is breathtaking; the beauty of the countryside, the lack of tourism, small local inns and the beautiful wines conspire to offer a wine-tourism destination par excellence.

Gewürztraminer Trockenbeerenauslese 2002 37.5cl Alois Gross Weingut Gross Ratsch-an-der-Weinstrasse
Ref: 435009S

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A pale burnished golden-yellow, with a soft botrytis nose, this wine is immensely rich, with a complex palate of toffee, caramel, grapefruit with hints of orange peel, passion fruit, and hazlenuts. Incredible length, sweet and sumptuous, with marzipan flavours and a pleasing lick of spice in the finish.

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Gewürztraminer Trockenbeerenauslese 2002 37.5cl Alois Gross Weingut Gross Ratsch-an-der-Weinstrasse

Schilcher Klassik 2010 Weingut Langmann St. Stefan/Stainz, Weststeiermark
Ref: 4350028

This is an extremely good example of a Schilcher - one of the best I've seen. Bright neon pink, with aromas of raspberries, strawberries, currants, and even a hint of gooseberry; on the palate good rich fruit to balance the underlying acidity. Quite racy yet with creamy texture and with flavours of strawberries and red berries; a hint of citrus zest. Very good length. Very fresh, drink chilled on its own or with salads, grilled meats, or lightly spiced dishes.

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Schilcher Langegg 2010 Weingut Langmann St. Stefan/Stainz, Weststeiermark
Ref: 4350029

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A premium single vineyard Schilcher - and one which has won the top prize for a Schilcher at the "Landessieger 2011 "Die besten Weine der Steiermark"" competition in early June 2011.

A fabulous neon pink, with intense aromas of red berry fruit (raspberries, strawberries) and gooseberry. Rich berry fruit on the palate balances good acidity, and there's a hint of citrus zest. Very good length. Very fresh, drink chilled on its own or with salads, grilled meats, or lightly spiced dishes.

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Schilcher Langegg 2010 Weingut Langmann St. Stefan/Stainz, Weststeiermark

Schilcher Sekt 2010 Weingut Langmann St. Stefan/Stainz, Weststeiermark
Ref: 4350030

Strong, firm mousse with lively fruit flavours - currants, raspberries, delicate citrus notes, very refreshing, good minerality, alive with precise, integrated acidity, subtle notes of red berries in the finish. A real rarity in the UK. 12.0% ABV Residual Sugar: 12.00 g / l. Acidity: 9.00 g / l.

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Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Kollerhof Leutschach, Styria
Ref: 4350031

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Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Kollerhof Leutschach, Styria

Morillon 2010 Kollerhof Leutschach, Styria
Ref: 4350033

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Morillon 2010 Kollerhof Leutschach, Styria

Franz & Christine Strohmeier St. Stefan/Stainz, Weststeirmark Franz & Christine Strohmeier's "Wein and Sektmanufaktur Strohmeier" has 9 hectares of vines in the Lestein vineyard, set in idyllic countryside with a panoramic view of St. Stefan and the surrounding Schilcher country. Soils are sandy loam. Apart from small experimental plantings of Morillon (Chardonnay), Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Blanc, just about everything here is focused on the indigenous Blauer Wildbacher grape, from which they produce an extraordinary range of wines of quite distinct character. Blauer Wildbacher is grown principally in Western Styria, where vines thrive at altitudes of up to 600 metres. It can be quite a tricky grape to grow; although not demanding in terms of soil type, it is prone to rot and is a late ripener, so is best suited to warm aerated sites. The range includes reds, Schilcher rosé, various sparkling wines, and in some years sweet dessert wines. The sparklers are of particular interest ; the grapes are processed carefully, with minimal mechanical treatment, and undergo malolacctic fermentation and aging on the lees, bringing about a tremendous freshness.

Schilcher Klassik 2010 Franz & Christina Strohmeier St. Stefan/Stainz Weststeiermark
Ref: 4350034

Light salmon pink, with an orange tinge. Delicate aromas of strawberries and other red berry fruit, on the palate quite racy yet with creamy texture and with flavours of strawberries and red berries; a hint of citrus zest. Very fresh, drink chilled on its own or with salads, grilled meats, or lightly spiced dishes. 11.0% ABV.

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Blauer Wildbacher 2003 Lestoa Franz & Christina Strohmeier St. Stefan/Stainz Weststeiermark
Ref: 4350018

Lestoá Reds are only made in good years; in 2003 the grapes were extremely ripe, and there was a high level of tannins in the grape skins.The wine was fermented on the skins for 14 days in stainless steel tank, and after a further soft pressing, the wine was transferred to oak barrels (60% new oak, 225 litre) and matured for for 20 months. Lestoa´ 2003 has a great potential for ripening. It is best to give it some air in a carafe before drinking. It goes very well with dark meat dishes with spicy sauces. The wine has red berry and herbal aromas, with good body again red berry fruit, with some spice.

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Sauvignon Blanc Sekt Franz & Christina Strohmeier St. Stefan/Stainz Weststeiermark
Ref: 4350019

A dry Sauvignon Blanc Sekt, which has undergone secondary fermentation in the bottle, as per the Champagne method. The wine rested on the lees for 18 months prior to disgorgement. Extremely fruity, with good body, a fine mousse, and excellent length. A lovely and most unusual wine.

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Strohmeier Schilcher Sekt Brut Franz & Christina Strohmeier St. Stefan/Stainz Weststeiermark
Ref: 4350010

Matured on the lees, with 100% malolactic fermentation in bottle to soften the acidity. Méthode traditionelle. Light salmon pink, with an incredibly fresh nose - masses of fruit, strawberries, red berry fruit. A lovely mousse with a good creamy texture, and excellent length. A real rarity in the UK.

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Strohmeier Rot Sekt Brut Franz & Christina Strohmeier St. Stefan/Stainz Weststeiermark
Ref: 4350011

A lovely deep garnet red, with spice, pepper, and lots of fruit on the nose, all reflected on the palate. Lovely foaming mousse, with plenty of brambles, spice, and red berry fruit on the palate. A most unusual and lovely wine.

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Beerenauslese "Ganz a Siassa" 2005 37.5cl Franz & Christina Strohmeier St. Stefan/Stainz Weststeiermark
Ref: 4350015

"A Siassa" is simply local dialect for "Sweet". "Ganz" is German for entirely so this is a sweet wine but, yet, not so sweet. Its bracing acidity gives it a completely clean dry finish. It's a lovely coppery pink colour with a powerful nose of strawberries and red berry fruit. On the palate it is rich and sumptuous, sweet without being cloying. Huge viscosity, and intensely concentrated red berry and strawberry flavours; a great well of richness with a finish that just goes on forever. Absolutely fantastic stuff.

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BIO Pumpkin Seed Oil 250ml Fandler
Ref: FANDLER250

What is it?

Styrian pumpkin seed oil is a traditional speciality from the Austrian province of Styria. The seeds are scooped rom the pumpkin, washed, roasted, and finally mashed and pressed, yielding the oil. The best oils are made by hand. It's the product of a particular kind of pumpkin, smaller than those we get in the UK, and green with yellow stripes rather than orange. Due to its quite unique taste it's the perfect refinement for a wide range of dishes. It's also considered a valuable contribution to a healthy diet. The high quality and authenticity of this special oil are carefully monitored using a stringent Quality Assurance system. Only products that meet all of the quality standards are allowed to bear the "Styrian pumpkin seed oil" band.

What It Tastes Like and How It's Used

At its best, it tastes like an essence of the seed - dark, intense, viscous; a little goes a long way. In Austria it is used as a condiment; you dip your bread in it, you can use it in salad dressings (in which case you mix it with some extra-virgin olive oil if you find the flavour too powerful); there are doubtless many other uses.

Storing and Handling

The oil is a natural product and therefore needs careful treatment. It is best stored at approx. 15 °C. If you decide to store your pumpkin seed oil in the fridge, we recommend that you take it out a few minutes prior to dressing your salads. In this way, the oil can adjust to room temperature and develop its full aroma. If the oil is overheated it goes rancid. Shelf-life if stored properly is about a year from bottling.

Seed oil stains

There's no need to panic if a few drops of seed oil have fallen on your white blouse or shirt: here, nature takes a hand in removing the stains. The stains simply need to be exposed to direct sunlight and the green colour will fade away completely.

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BIO Pumpkin Seed Oil 500ml Fandler
Ref: FANDLER500

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