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Loimer Seeberg Riesling 2006, Kamptal

A lovely wine, showing concentrated tropical-fruit aromas and flavours turning minerally on the fresh finish. A hint of sweetness is nicely balanced with lively acidity.

Franz Hirtzberger Smaradg Singerriedel Riesling 2005, Wachau

Intense and elegant, exhibiting white peaches, plum and honey; integrated with a fresh mineral finish. Delicate, alluring and delicious.

Nigl Privat Grüner Veltliner 2003, Kremstal

Elegant and focused aromas and flavours of pear, peach and grapefruit, with a subtle mineral quality from start to finish. Nice complexity with hints of pepper.

Prager Smaragd Achleiten Grüner Veltliner 2005, Wachau

Aromatic, smoky nose, leading to lovely flavours of peach, apricots and other stone fruits. The palate is silky and elegant, finishing with beautiful mineral notes.

Franz Wachter Blaufränkisch Pfarrweingarten 2004, Burgenland

Supple and fresh with a spicy nose and delicious ripe dark cherry and plum flavours, with a firm structure but soft, velvety tannins. Finishes with a lively hint of minerality.

Pfaffl St-Laurent Altenberg 2004, Niederösterreich

Ripe and round, offering brambly black cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate and spice aromas and flavours, on a soft structure with fresh acidity on the finish.

Anita & Hans Nittnaus Leithaberg Red 2004, Burgenland

A funky blend of Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt and St-Laurent. Lots of cherry and raspberry flavours with firm tannins and a hint of spice on the elegant and focused finish. The perfect stumper for a blind tasting.

Kracher Scheurebe Trockenbeerenauslese No.4 2004, Burgenland

Luscious and mouth-filling with intense, penetrating flavours of grapefruit, pineapple, apricot and sweet ginger. A little unctuous, but the vibrant acidity perfectly balances the sweetness, keeping the wine fresh and clean with a neverending finish.

(All wines were tasted by Gurvinder Bhatia.)