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Paul joined the family winery in 1991 after globe-trotting wine making, including California. Within four years, he was awarded Falstaff Winemaker of the Year. Achs now owns 21 hectares and rents 2 hectares– scattered in 40 sites around Gols. Along with Gernot Heinrich, Paul was one of the founding members of the Pannobile Association which is devoted to promoting the best wines from Gols; always made from Zweigelt and Blaufrankisch. Paul embraces the potential of the best cru in Gols to make Blaufrankisch, and in the 2003 vintage introduces a masterful trio of single vineyard Blaufrankisch: Altenberg, Spiegel and Ungerberg. Paul Achs produces wines that are simply impossible to resist– and are quickly defining the benchmark for the region. |
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| Sauvignon Blanc |
100% Sauvignon Blanc. All stainless steel production.
Pale straw yellow to clear in color with strong citrus and lime fruit on the nose and palate followed by good mineral content on the finish. Dry white with crisp acidity. Website
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| Chardonnay |
100% Chardonnay.
This Chardonnay is elegant and fruity. Citrus flavors on the nose as well on the palate; soft on the finish. Goes with poultry and fish in sauce.
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| St Laurent |
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| Blaufränkisch |
100% Blaufränkisch. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in 50% large neutral oak barrels and 50% in 3rd and 4th year barriques.
Another straightforward offering from Achs with a fruit driven profile. Cherry and sour cherry with nuances of strawberry seeds and clay/stone character. Slightly darker than the Zweigelt, with more expressive tannins due to the nature of Blaufränkisch. Elegant and fruity. Perfect match for game. Website
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| Blaufränkisch Altenberg |
"The Altenberg is from a stony hillside vineyard and shows a red fruit character" explains Achs.
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| Blaufränkisch Edelgrund |
100% Blaufränkisch. 16 year old vines planted in darker soils mixed with gravel and larger rocks. Fermented in stainless steel and aged about 9 months in barrique - 20% new, 80% 3rd and 4th year.
The "Edelgrund" designation indicates this offering is a step up in quality and character from Achs regular Blaufränkisch.
Powerful and fruity Blaufränkisch, it is dark black/purple in color with immeditate earthy funk and light oak notes mingling on the nose. The dark fruit on the palate blends flawlessly with the other elements of this wine to make a dangerously smooth, while at the same time possesses a certain gripping 'grenache like' finish. Website
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| Blaufränkisch Spiegel |
100% Blaufränkisch.
Powerful and spicy red. Perfect match for red meat.
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| Gols Rot |
80% Zweigelt, 15% St. Laurent, 5% Blaufrankisch. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 6 months in large neutral oak barrels.
Owner/winemaker Paul Achs describes this offering as "simply fun," and "party wine". It is fresh and juicy with a light-bodied profile that makes it the perfect red to sip on at a summer barbeque. Made predominantly of Zweigelt and displays bright red fruit and light spice on the palate. Paul also recommends this wine slightly chilled with fish.
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| Zweigelt "Langer Acker" |
The "Langer Acker" designation indicates this offering is a step up in quality and character from Achs regular Zweigelt.
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| Zweigelt |
100% Zweigelt.
This straightforward fruit driven Zweigelt is made for everyday consumption. Accessible fruity wine that matches red med, grilled meat but also fish.
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| Pannobile |
40% Zweigelt, 30% Blaufrankisch, 20% St. Laurent, 10% Merlot. Aged for 20 months in barrique - 60% new medium toast / 40% 2nd filling barriques.
The "Pannobile" blend varies by year and producer, but the focus is always on indigenous varietals. The bottling must be a minimum of 85% local varietals and is geared towards showing the full potential of these grapes. Darker at the core with deep ruby/violet tinges at the rim. Gorgeous fruit balanced by full acidity, tannin, and smoky oak. For those of you new to Austrian reds this selection will blow you away! Website
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| Pinot Noir |
100% Pinot Noir. Aged for 19 months in 70% new barrels.
Brilliant red in color with slightly pale red at the rim. Hints of mint on the nose lead into full ripe strawberry and cherry. Elegant and powerful at the same time.
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