Producer: Genießerhof Haimer - Weinviertel DAC
Wine: 2024 Grüner Veltliner DAC “Kirchberg”
Varietal: 100% Grüner Veltliner
Tasting Notes: Exotic, yellow-fleshed aromas, intense finish, integrated acidity, modern. A vibrant and mineral-driven expression of the Kirchberg vineyard, showcasing the classic spice and elegance of Austria’s flagship grape.
"Fresh and lively, showing fennel, sugar snap peas and grapefruit on the nose. It's medium-bodied, juicy and very drinkable." - Wine Spectator 90 points
Food: The 2024 Genießerhof Haimer Grüner Veltliner DAC “Kirchberg” pairs best with fresh, lightly rich, and subtly spiced foods that complement its crisp acidity and characteristic white pepper note. It works especially well with Austrian classics like Wiener Schnitzel or Tafelspitz, where the wine cuts through richness while echoing traditional seasoning. It is also an excellent match for vegetables, particularly white asparagus, as well as green salads with vinaigrette or simply prepared spring vegetables. For seafood, it pairs nicely with grilled white fish, shrimp, or light sushi, where its acidity and gentle spice enhance rather than overpower delicate flavors. It can even handle mildly spicy Asian dishes like Thai or Vietnamese cuisine, thanks to its peppery lift. Overall, it’s a versatile food wine that performs best with bright, fresh, or gently savory dishes rather than heavy or intensely rich foods.
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Genießerhof Haimer
Weinviertel (Lower Austria)
Nestled in the heart of Niederösterreich, Geniesserhof Haimer has been crafting elegant, harmonious, and balanced wines with remarkable finesse and low alcohol for over three centuries. The estate’s story begins in the 1600s, when the founder and great-grandfather laid the groundwork by building the first stone press in the region. His pioneering spirit was carried on by his son, who introduced grafted vines and was one of the first in Austria to bottle his production—starting with the 1932 vintage.
At the heart of the estate’s vineyards lies Loess soil—a fine, mineral-rich sediment known for its exceptional water retention and drainage. This makes it ideal for cultivating Grüner Veltliner, which thrives here with rigorous winter pruning and precise spring training.
Each vine is treated with varietal-specific care through the growing season, including targeted foliage management and carefully timed harvesting to capture peak ripeness. Grapes are processed gently, then aged in stainless steel tanks followed by neutral oak barrels, ensuring purity of flavor and varietal expression.
The region around Weinviertel is one of Austria’s most distinctive wine and agricultural areas, located in the northeastern part of the country within the state of Lower Austria, close to the Czech border.At its heart is the broader wine-growing area known as the Weinviertel, which is actually Austria’s largest wine region. It has a gently rolling landscape rather than steep mountains, with wide fields, vineyards, and small villages spread across open countryside.
