NEW CHAPTER GRUENER 2022 VINTAGE
Region: Lower Austria „Niederösterreich“ predominantly Traisental though
Annual production : 50.000 bottles in year one
Varietal: Gruener Veltliner
Winemaker: Markus and Michael Huber – the brothers make the different components of NEW CHAPTER, Markus and Lenz create the newstyle of Gruener and blend NEW CHAPTER together.
FOUNDATION: LENZMARK in 2020 / Huber winery dates back to 1648
Hectar: New Chapter is sourced at Markus Huber and associated vineyards 120 ha
Soil: Limestone mother rock with loam cover
Vinification: de-stemmed, 8 hours maturation and cold soak; fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with yeast contact until bottling
Barrique: “the spice”
Colour: bright light-yellow
Alcohol: 13% I Acidity: 5,9 g/l Residual Sugar: 2,5 g/l I pH: 3,3
Description:
Gentle field herbs, slightly smoky, a hint of apple, guava, mango; complex, elegant, multifaceted acidity; taste of lemon, mineral, secured aging potential with an amazing drink flow.
The wine is pleasure and lifting the spirit from the first sip. The absolute goal is to have a Gruner from Austria on the table, with all its credentials, yet also an extra kick from its developing style. It is instant gulping desire, and, at the same time a serious ambassador for this Austrian grape. It serves any social occasion be it over a meal or as an aperitif.
Markus and Lenz (and their entourage) love this wine – they see it as the future of Gruener style, being a true delight and a world class white at the same time – definitely on the same table as other favorites of Markus and Lenz such as Robert Weil Turmberg Riesling, Bründlmayers Grueners, Chateau Carbonnieux Blanc, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon blanc, Puilly Fume by Ladoucette, Royal Tokay’s dry Furmints, Montelena Chardonnay, and more.