2022 Ried Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc STK Grosse Lage

Ehrenhausen. 1.8-ha, west-facing plot on blue marl over coralline limestone at the top of Zieregg, at 377–439 m of elevation, backing on to forest at the top. Spontaneous fermentation 30 months in big neutral oak casks sur lie, bottled unfiltered. Natural cork closure. RS 2 g/l. Certified Biodynamic (respekt-BIODYN). The fruitiest of the three Tement 2022 Sauvignon Blancs shown at the ÖTW tasting and the most giving, even as it delivers a motherlode of mineral flavour. It's ripe, the fruit (juicy, passion fruit, kiwi, pear) rounding off the mineral and acid edges; very inviting even as it packs considerable power. Not a sipper; pour this with a pork roast or other meaty dish. (TQT)