Anton Bauer – Wagram

Vineyard: 30 hectares (75 acres)

Wine Region Wagram: The Wagram, a 25-mile long and 100 foot high ridge between the towns of Krems and Tulln, consists of thousands of years old gravel sediments from the ancient Danube River.

Soil and Climate: Clay and loess soils predominate with occasional granite formations. These very thick layers of soil allow the vines to develop deep roots, penetrate the ground intensely and, thus are protected against dryness and given accessibility to minerals and sediments. The west-east expansion of the Wagram results in the southern orientation of the vineyards, allowing the vines to stretch out towards the sun. The west-east expansion running parallel with the Danube has further advantages. From the east, the mild Pannonian climate follows the Danube upstream, while from the west and northwest cool air from the Waldviertel flows into the Danube Valley. It is exactly this interplay between warm and cool that makes the wines rich in finesse, multi-layered and ensures an interesting combination of fruit and acidity.

Production: The physiologically ripe grapes are harvested by hand and handled as gentle as possible. When grapes come in from the vineyards they are hand-selected on a sorter belt. A long period of extensive contact with the yeast makes the wines harmonious, ensuring that there is a quality balance between acidity and alcohol. As the wines are bottled relatively late they can mature slowly.

This is Anton Bauer‘s philosophy: Things need time to develop, and wine needs time as well.

Rose Zweigelt/Merlot/Syrah 2014 (Alc.12%, RS 2.5g, AC 6.1g) Clear, light pink with a stimulating fragrant floral and berry nose. The wine has an elegant structure. It is round and soft on the palate with a clean, crisp and dry finish. A marvelous patio wine for long summer evenings searching for an invitation to dinner.
Wagram Grüner Veltliner 2014 (Alc.12%, RS 3.3g, AC 6.1g) A crisp, lively Grüner Veltliner with ripe apple & pear fruit, balanced with fresh acidity and a touch of spice and citrus on the dry and lingering finish. A delicious aperitif or enjoyable with firm cheeses, charcuterie and simple fish or chicken dishes. Excellent quality and value from the Wagram.
Gmörk Grüner Veltliner 2014 (Alc.12%, RS 4.0g, AC 6.3g) This is what a good GV should taste like. Aromatic on the nose, a beautiful play of perfume, tropical fruit and acidity. All the aromas follow through on the palate and then the wine has a dry clean finish with a touch of the white pepper. There is no other single vineyard Grüner on the market that can beat this taste and price – best value!!! This is a great wine for vegetarian dishes and with any seafood.
Rosenberg Grüner Veltliner 2014 (Alc.12%, RS 5.1g, AC 6.0g) Rosenberg is one of the best-known Grüner Veltliner vineyards in Austria. Very aromatic, full of round fruit and balanced with crisp acidity. The distinct soil lends a pleasant mineral and white pepper note typical of this varietal. Pairs well with a wide range of foods, including Asian cuisine and fish with fresh herbs. Excellent value and quality!
Spiegel Grüner Veltliner 2013 WineEnthusiast 92pts. (Alc.12%, RS 6.7g, AC 6.0g) The Spiegel vineyard has loess in addition to gravel and river rock deposits from the old Danube river when it was wild and forming the Wagram. This gives the wine yellow pear flavors, stone fruit, a light pineapple and mango tropical fruit touch, great structure and a very long well balanced finish. The delicate creamy texture and lively, but pleasant, acidity making it a pure joy to drink. Wonderful now, but also has great aging potential.
Grande Reserve Grüner Veltliner 2013 Falstaff 93pts. (Alc.13.5%, RS 8.3g, AC 5.1g) Intense gold, shining and brilliant. On the nose there are roasted, spicy and honey notes with aromas of dried fruit. On the palate there is an intense interplay between dried and tropical fruit. It has a great balance between extract fruit and acidity. Round and full of power from very ripe fruit, November harvest!
Berg Riesling 2013 (Alc.13%, RS 7.6g, AC 7.8g) Light, soft yellow in color. On the nose it exhibits white peaches with a hint of exotic spices and a mineralic undertone. A wonderfully transparent play of fruit on the palate ending in a long dry finish. An all-purpose food wine especially good with spicy cuisine.
Alte Reben Riesling 2013 (Alc.13%, RS 5.9g, AC 7.0g) Bright shining yellow. A touch of a fully ripe stone fruit, fine honey, pleasant Botrytis spice, and almost red berry character. Juicy yellow tropical fruit, supported by a precise acidity, lemony touch, and light honey notes on the finish. This wine has a great future.

Roter Veltliner 2013 (Alc.12%, RS 5.5g, AC 7.0g) Medium green-yellow. Inviting notes of pineapple and carambola laced with blossom honey comprise a subtle and multifaceted bouquet. Elegantly concentrated with pleasant fruit sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity. Pineapple, apricot and minerals.
Rosenberg Pinot Blanc 2013 (Alc.12.5%, RS 10.3g, AC 8.0g) This Weißburgunder comes from up to 40 year old vines, which are located in the upper area of the prime Rosenberg site, standing on a very barren soil characterized by gravel. Delicate, burgundy citrus notes accompany the fine nutty aromas on the nose. On the palate the wine is full bodied with the typical creaminess of the Wagram and present, but perfectly integrated acidity that gives it a nice drinking quality. This powerful and long tasting Weißburgunder pairs perfectly with veal dishes, light poultry, such as guinea fowl, or fine pâtés and terrines.
Zweigelt 2012(Alc.13,5%, RS 1,0g, AC 5,4g) This is a traditional Austrian grape variety. A very elegant wine, harmonious, filled with ripe black cherry and subtle mocha notes. The palate features ripe deep fruit with a gentle smooth medium-bodied mouth feel. The finish is long and has slightly spicy peppery nuances. Austrian reds feature amazingly pure fruit flavors– have this Zweigelt with your next barbeque or at your next party!
Wagram Pinot Noir 2012 (Alc.13.5%, RS 1.0g, AC 5.2g) This Pinot Noir shows a precise balance between the fruit and acidity that makes it fresh and lively. It has a typical Pinot Noir nose with strawberries, raspberries and floral notes such as violets. On the palate the wine is well balanced, elegant and it has a long finish tasting of red berries. An all-purpose red, easy to drink and it pairs with many different dishes from fish and vegetables to lighter meat dishes and spicy food.
Wagram Cuvee 2012 (Alc.13%, RS 1.0g, AC 5.0g) Cherry fruit with amaretto tones, red berries and herbs. On the palate cherry fruit again, with dark berry aromas and a pleasant background of herbs, good extract fruit, fine soft tannin. It finishes with a dry elegance and delicately herb tones of chocolate and cherries. Although absolutely delicious on its own, it will complement beef, duck, grilled pork, tuna, and rich red sauces.
Reserve Pinot Noir 2012 WineEnthusiast 96pts. (Alc.13.5%, RS 1.0g, AC 5.0g) A great Pinot Noir with intense notes of herbs and puréed dark berries on the nose. The wine has a typical Burgundy structure with lively soft tannins, a juicy ripeness and an elegant, long finish. This wine will age very well – great to drink now, but with a long future ahead.

Wagram Reserve 2012 WineEnthusiast 92pts. (Alc.14%, RS 1.0g, AC 5.1g) The best barrels of Anton Bauer’s wines are blended every year to make this full-bodied velvety smooth wine exuding hints of black pepper, rich red berries and spices. It shows the terroir beautifully, a simply amazing effort for an Austrian red.
Blaufränkisch 2012 (Alc.14%, RS 1.0g, AC 5.0g) Dark ruby with nearly opaque core, violet highlights and a thin, transparent rim. Dark berry fruit, black berry jam and dark minerals. A juicy, sweetly extracted core is elegantly wrapped in a harmonious veil of fine- grained tannin. The long finish has textures of dark fruit and notes of gianduja. Potential for further development and ageing.
Reserve-limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Falstaff Winner of Cab.S. 2009/2010 (Alc.14%, RS1.0g, AC 5.0g) Deep dark, black core, classical rum pot tone, spices of mulled wine, some blackcurrant and cinnamon spice. It is concentrated on the palate, excellently reflecting the varietal character. Blackcurrant and ripe, red berries, mineral, spicy tones of herbs and fruits with a toasting coat determine the long finish.
Sparkling wine „Vintage“ ROSÉ Brut 2012 (Alc.12.5%, RS 6.0g, AC 6.5g) This wine has a bright rose petal color, clear and consistent. Reminiscent of ripe grape clusters, with delicate hints of red fruits on the nose, supported by notes of ripe tropical fruits. Roasted nuts and yeast flavors on the palate create a bold and finely structured, energizing and youthful wine with great potential.