2019 Artisan Heideboden Weiß, Chardonnay-Grauburgunder

Burgenland lies on the Hungarian border in the far east of Austria.  Here hot, dry summers and cold winters, together with the temperature-regulating influence of the Neusiedlersee lake, bring about long ripening periods.  The region has just over 13,000 hectares and produces delicious white, red and sweet wine.  Wines from this region make you realise Austria is so much more than Grüner Veltliner.

Artisan Wines is a small and ambitious producer in Halbturn and is run by Franz Schneider and Ulrike Schmid. The village of Halbturn is just east of the lake Neusiedlersee and only 2 kilometres from the Hungarian border.

The Artisan Heideboden Weiß is a blend of Chardonnay and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris), with a short-ageing in old, large oak barrels. It has flavours of tropical fruit such as mango and also ripe apples on the nose and palate, and has good body and intensity. Refreshing acidity with a dry finish.