Heidi Schröck & Söhne, Burgenland (Austria) Weissburgunder 2022 ($25, Skurnik Wines)

There are excellent examples of Pinot Blanc, also known as Weissburgunder or Pinot Bianco, grown around the world. The Austrian Burgenland village of Rust is most noted for dessert wines, but it is a good source for dry wines as well. Heidi Schröck has been a noted Burgenland winemaker for decades and has now teamed up with sons Georg and Johannes to form Heidi Schröck & Söhne. Their 2022 Weissburgunder is a wonderful expression of Austrian Pinot Blanc. Forward scents of pear, apple, citrus and tropical fruit are enhanced by subtle floral and spice tones. On the palate, the lemon, red apple, and pear fruit are followed by a minerally-clean, dry finish. This is a consistent, high quality Weissburgunder that is worth seeking out.
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