{"title":"Georg Prieler – Leithaberg","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKnowing which grape varieties to plant where, and which vineyards yield great wines versus merely good ones: this knowledge has been traditioned and carefully passed down through generations at the Prieler estate. The geological factor serves as an unshakable constant. Limestone or slate—and sometimes both, one atop the other—define the soils. The climate is shaped by Lake Neusiedl and the warm air masses from the east, which are repeatedly tempered in individual vineyard sites and exposures by cold winds from the Leitha Mountains. Pinot Blanc and Blaufränkisch take center stage and are, for Georg, the two representatives of his terroir. Year after year, for us and many Blaufränkisch fans, the Goldberg is one of the best of its kind in Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"georg-prieler-pinot-blanc-ried-seehalde-2021","title":"Georg Prieler – Pinot Blanc Schützen Ried Seeberg 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA true Prieler classic and a great example of how much origin can be packed into a Pinot Blanc. The Pinot Blanc Schützen Ried Seeberg 2025 comes from the mighty limestone soils of the Seeberg above Schützen am Gebirge. Fossils and seashells still bear witness today to the sea that shaped these soils millions of years ago. The limestone retains moisture excellently and forms the basis for the wine's precise, mineral style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the glass, the 2025 vintage appears elegant and juicy with pear, quince, and fine citrus notes, accompanied by a subtle spice and a cool, salty minerality. A day of skin contact provides additional structure, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and maturation on the fine lees until bottling. The result is a Pinot Blanc with a fine melt, lively acidity, and remarkable pull on the finish. Organically certified, hand-harvested, and pleasantly balanced at 13% vol. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA versatile food companion that works just as well with fish, seafood, white meat, and refined vegetable cuisine as it does on its own. Uncomplicated enough for that first glass, yet with enough origin and substance to merit closer attention. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weinstein Finewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46480807362885,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4950\/9041\/files\/PBSeebergNEUII.png?v=1745400290"},{"product_id":"georg-prieler-pinot-blanc-leithaberg-dac-alte-reben-2020","title":"Georg Prieler – Pinot Blanc Leithaberg DAC Old Vines 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 Pinot Blanc Leithaberg DAC Alte Reben is among the most characterful Pinot Blancs from Georg Prieler. The vines are predominantly around 60 years old, with individual stocks up to 90 years old. Deeply rooted in 90% Leitha limestone and 10% mica schist, they produce a wine that combines power and concentration with the precision typical of Prieler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter two days of skin contact, the wine is fermented in stainless steel and subsequently aged for 16 months on the fine lees – two-thirds in large wooden barrels and one-third in clay amphorae. This provides structure and depth without masking its origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatically, stone fruit, floral honey, and fine spice meet a juicy, dense texture. On the palate, the Pinot Blanc is powerful, yet fresh and linear, with a pronounced chalky minerality and a lemony finish. A Pinot Blanc with substance and excellent aging potential – and very strong proof of the level Pinot Blanc can reach in the Leithaberg region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weinstein Finewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46480822632773,"sku":"12","price":27.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4950\/9041\/files\/PinotBlanc_LeithabergDACNEUII.png?v=1745400248"},{"product_id":"georg-prieler-blaufrankisch-leithaberg-dac-ried-pratschweingarten-2019","title":"Georg Prieler – Blaufränkisch Leithaberg DAC Ried Pratschweingarten 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"Pratsche\" vineyard is shaped by the warm winds from Lake Neusiedl and the tension between the mild climate and the cool limestone soil. Deep fruit notes of dark berries, plum, pepper, and a spice blend. Powerful and elegant on the palate, with impressive structure and good length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weinstein Finewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46480825418053,"sku":"12","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4950\/9041\/files\/Blaufraenkisch_LeithabergDACNEUII.png?v=1745400185"},{"product_id":"georg-prieler-blaufrankisch-ried-goldberg-2019","title":"Georg Prieler – Blaufränkisch Ried Goldberg 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 Ried Goldberg Blaufränkisch ranks among the great red wines from Georg Prieler. The Goldberg is considered one of the most significant vineyard sites in Schützen am Gebirge and was first mentioned in documents as early as 1555. Unlike many sites on the Leithaberg, it is characterized not by limestone, but by mica schist with clayey loam. Located on the side facing away from Lake Neusiedl, it is also influenced by cool air currents from the north – a dynamic contrast to the rapidly warming schist soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vines were planted in 1972 by Georg Prieler’s father. After hand-harvesting, the Blaufränkisch is fermented in open vats, the cap is punched down by hand, and it is then left on the skins for three weeks. This is followed by 26 months of aging in large wooden barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 vintage combines the typical power of the Goldberg with remarkable elegance. Heart cherry, red forest berries, and fine herbal spice meet floral and mineral nuances. Juicy and precise on the palate, with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannin, and a long, mineral finish. Despite its depth, the wine never feels heavy – rather, it showcases that combination of energy, clarity, and finesse for which great Blaufränkisch can stand. Falstaff awarded the 2022 vintage 97 points and attests to its further development potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great Austrian Blaufränkisch with origin, character, and excellent aging potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weinstein Finewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46480827810117,"sku":"3","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4950\/9041\/files\/GoldbergNEUII.png?v=1745400151"},{"product_id":"georg-prieler-pinot-blanc-leithaberg-dac-ried-steinweingarten-2022","title":"Georg Prieler – Pinot Blanc Leithaberg DAC Ried Steinweingarten 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the back of the Goldberg lies the calcareous Steinweingarten vineyard, where the Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder) vines take root. Aging in 500l barrels and partially in clay results in diverse citrus aromas as well as salty notes. The wine has great power and a Burgundian feel. For us, one of the best Pinots in Austria!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weinstein Finewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53624488165701,"sku":"","price":47.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4950\/9041\/files\/SteinweingartenNEUII.png?v=1745400224"},{"product_id":"georg-prieler-blaufrankisch-johanneshohe-2021","title":"Georg Prieler – Blaufränkisch Oggau Johanneshöhe 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Johanneshöhe is a wonderfully accessible entry point into Georg Prieler’s world of Blaufränkisch. The grapes come from several vineyards around Oggau, characterized by iron-rich brown loam soils with pebbles as well as components of shell limestone and mica schist. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by maturation in large wooden barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, the Blaufränkisch is juicy, fresh, and elegant. Dark berries and ripe plum meet red cherry, fine herbal spice, and a hint of orange zest. The tannins remain fine, the acidity provides drive, and a slightly salty, mineral note emerges on the finish. Not a heavy Burgenland red, but a precise Blaufränkisch with drinkability, fruit, and sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 13.5% vol. and having matured for a long time in large wood, the Johanneshöhe is already very accessible, yet possesses enough structure for a few years of bottle aging. 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