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The modern wine events evolved into a part-time garage business, albeit without much success. A proper showroom was needed, so he opened the wine shop \"Weinstein Finewine\" in the heart of Dornbirn in the autumn of 2018. Finally, in the spring of 2019, he was awarded the DipWSET and the title of Weinakademiker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere you will find Sebastian's favorite wines, which vary from time to time. Currently, Champagnes and red wines from France and Italy dominate his drinking habits. However, the versatility of taste is important, which is why he loves variety. There are days when he enjoys uncomplicated but good Weinviertel DAC, other times elegant Burgundies, and occasionally an Amarone from producers like Giuseppe Quintarelli. Thank goodness the world of wine offers so many different facets, and one doesn't have to drink the same thing every day.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"weingut-trummer-saufignon-blanc-obegg-2019","title":"Trummer at Obegg - Sauvignon Blanc Ried Obegg 2021","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Sauvignon Blanc Obegg from the Trummer winery at Obegg comes from the characteristic Obegg basin vineyard in Southern Styria, whose soils are defined by pure shell limestone. It is precisely this origin that gives the wine its unmistakable tension, minerality, and salty precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOn the nose, the Sauvignon Blanc is seductive, showing gooseberry, fresh herbs, and a subtle hint of exotic fruit. On the palate, it combines lively acidity with salty minerality, earthy depth, and an almost dancing lightness. Power and elegance remain wonderfully balanced throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe careful aging in crystalline wooden barrels gives the wine additional structure and depth without masking its origin. 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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":"ridge-vineyards-chardonnay-estate-2020","title":"Ridge Vineyards - Chardonnay Estate 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful Chardonnay from this exceptional California winery. 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On the palate, this Grüner Veltliner from the Brandstatt vineyard presents itself as taut, mineral, structured, and with a long, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eA wine for lovers of the Wachau who appreciate origin, precision, and authentic site character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSince 2021, Grabenwerkstatt has no longer been a member of the Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus; therefore, the traditional designations \u003cem data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eFederspiel\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eSmaragd\u003c\/em\u003e no longer appear on the labels. 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The 2008 vintage beautifully showcases what Las Cases stands for: Cabernet-driven precision, enormous depth, and an aging potential that extends well over decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2008 vintage required patience in the Médoc. After a cool spring and a variable August, a dry September provided the decisive turnaround. Léoville Las Cases was able to harvest correspondingly late: the harvest took place only from October 6th to 18th. Yields were only around 38 hl\/ha, and only slightly more than a third of production went into the Grand Vin—a correspondingly strict selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; Cuvée\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heart of the estate is the famous Grand Enclos de Léoville, situated directly on the border with Pauillac and near the Gironde. Deep gravel soils over gravelly-sandy and partially clayey subsoils offer ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. The influence of the nearby Gironde also ensures a more balanced microclimate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Léoville Las Cases 2008 consists of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e78% Cabernet Sauvignon · 12% Cabernet Franc · 10% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe relatively high proportion of Cabernet Franc in particular lends the wine additional aromatic complexity and floral spice. With around 13.4% alcohol, the vintage possesses remarkable concentration without losing its classic orientation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2008 is a classic, taut, and precise Léoville Las Cases. Dark currant, cassis, and black cherry meet graphite, cedarwood, tobacco, and a distinct mineral note. As bottle age increases, finer earthy, spicy, and slightly balsamic nuances develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, the wine remains dense and powerful, yet remarkably straightforward. Ripe, present tannins, vibrant acidity, and cool dark fruit provide tension. Particularly characteristic is the long, mineral-saline finish. Recent tastings still describe the 2008 as remarkably youthful and slowly maturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great Bordeaux for lovers of the classic Left Bank: less focused on opulence and immediate sweetness, and more on structure, origin, and longevity. The 2008 is now beginning its first truly interesting drinking window, but with good storage, it still has reserves for many more years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weinstein Finewine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59431285817669,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4950\/9041\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-21at08.24.44.png?v=1789972091"},{"product_id":"clos-du-marquis-st-julien-2011","title":"Clos du Marquis - St. Julien 2011","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClos du Marquis belongs to the Delon family and Château Léoville Las Cases, but it is by no means its second wine. Clos du Marquis has been produced as an independent wine since 1902. The grapes come from its own terroir, located about 500 meters west of the famous Grand Enclos of Léoville Las Cases in the heart of Saint-Julien.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe core terroir, covering around 40 to 45 hectares, is situated on the Saint-Julien plateau at an altitude of about 20 meters above sea level. The vines grow on old, fine Quaternary gravel soils with a sandy-clay subsoil. Compared to the Grand Enclos of Léoville Las Cases, Clos du Marquis is located further away from the Gironde. As a result, the soils warm up more slowly, and the grapes undergo a longer, later ripening phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2011 Clos du Marquis blend consists of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Franc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2011 proves to be a classic, Cabernet-driven Saint-Julien with structure, freshness, and mineral precision. Cassis, blackcurrant, and dark cherry are accompanied by graphite, cedar wood, herbs, and fine spice. With increasing bottle age, tobacco, undergrowth, and further tertiary notes emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, the wine is concentrated and straightforward, with a present, now matured tannin structure and a freshness characteristic of the vintage. The dark fruit remains precise; the finish is long, spicy, and marked by minerality. Tasting notes highlight in particular its cassis fruit, graphite notes, freshness, and clear structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully matured Bordeaux for lovers of a classic Saint-Julien style. 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