Hiller Grüner Veltliner Methode Traditional Reserve Brut 2022

Pulkau is an ancient wine-growing region that has thrived in Austria for centuries. The Hiller-Jordan family has shared in this history since 1858, and has certainly made their own contributions to the region’s heightened reputation. Simone and Hannes – two of the coolest Austrian winemakers you’ll ever meet – originally made this cuvée for their wedding. Today, Simone leads the charge in their business as the fourth generation winemaker of the family, nurturing the young fifth generation already in the biz to secure the family’s success for the future.

The vineyards are rooted in the foothills of the Manhartsberg, where two climates collide on two distinct ancient soil types that go back 555 million years. At this site, the warmer, drier climate of the Weinviertel meets the harsh cooler climate of the Waldviertel – resulting in warm, sunny days and bitingly cool nights throughout the growing season, all taking place on soils that combine volcanic granite, quartzite, and marble with eroded sandstone and loam. All in all, one of the most unique sites in Austria for growing grapes, all leading to one of the most pleasantly intriguing and complex Grüners you’ll ever taste!

Zippy green apples, sweet celery soda, orchid blossoms, kiwi, electric lemon Spree Candy, a juicy bite of ripe white nectarine… this is a picnic basket full of fruit, florals, and tang, and so exceptionally easy to love! The fruit joins an electric jolt of flint and slate-driven acidity, with some lively green notes of tarragon and lime zest, plus a kiss of lychee sweetness at the very last to wrap things up with a luxurious silkiness. Altogether, a bubbling, fresh, and absolutely boisterous mouthful of Austrian delight. We directly import these folks ourselves, so rest assured, you won’t find this anywhere else in the country!