Andreas Tscheppe Salamander

An amazing Chardonnay that craves the carafe. First the reduction which gives a smoky intensity which slowly melts to into aromas and flavours of waxy citrus, pollen and toasted oatmeal. This is a wine of texture and shifting aromas. Drink in a Burgundy glass. Andreas Tscheppe is part of the Schmeck das Leben (Taste of Life) quintet of Styrian vignerons.Andreas Tscheppe is part of the Schmeck das Leben (Taste of Life) quintet of Styrian vignerons. Working from a corner of his brother Ewald's cellar, he tends small parcels across several sites, crafting only white wines from Sauvignon, Chardonnay and two Muskatellers - some pressed, some skin-contact, all aged for extended periods in barrel. Farming is biodynamic, with the vitality of soil and ecosystem at the heart of everything; his vineyards are alive with flowers and insects, harvested entirely by hand with selection beginning among the vines to keep yields naturally low. Origin: Steiermark, Stryia, Austria Vintage: 2024 Grape variety: Chardonnay Food pairing: Seafood, asparagus, roasted chicken, Comte Bottle size: 75cl ABV: 13.5% NATURAL/ LOW SULPHITE/ VEGAN