2022 Schloss Gobelsburg ‘Ried Heiligenstein’ Riesling

Pure Kamptal brilliance

An exquisite single-vineyard Riesling

96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 96 Points – Falstaff

Kamptal DAC, Austria
RRP $150| Single-Vineyard Riesling | Complex • Mineral • Iconic

“An exquisite single-vineyard Riesling from Austria’s most legendary site — powerful yet graceful, radiating mineral depth and timeless elegance.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright straw-gold with green reflections — luminous and inviting.
Aroma: Layers of ripe citrus, white peach, and apricot blossom unfold alongside flint, honey, and subtle herbal spice.
Palate: Concentrated yet refined. Juicy stone-fruit richness balanced by taut acidity and deep mineral drive. Textural, savoury, and perfectly composed.
Finish: Long and elegant — lingering citrus, spice, and saline minerality with remarkable persistence.

Critical Acclaim

• 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “A breathtaking Riesling of depth and structure. Apricot, lemon, and smoky minerality with a creamy texture and incredible length. Truly world-class.”

• 96 Points – Falstaff
  “Rich yet precise, with tension and drive. Notes of ripe stone fruit, spice, and wet stone — elegant and beautifully balanced.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

The Heiligenstein Vineyard, one of the most revered sites in Europe, sits above the Kamptal Valley on ancient Permian desert sandstone mixed with volcanic rock — a geological rarity that imparts a signature mineral precision to its wines.

At Schloss Gobelsburg, winemaking is both minimalist and meticulous:

• Hand-harvested fruit from organically farmed old vines

• Whole-bunch pressing for delicacy

• Fermentation in large neutral oak casks for texture and integration

• Aging on lees to build complexity and length

The result is a Riesling of profound terroir expression — complex, mineral, and endlessly refined.

Region

Kamptal DAC, Austria – Ried Heiligenstein, Zöbing
Heiligenstein is widely regarded as Austria’s Grand Cru for Riesling, producing wines of structure, energy, and longevity.
Its warm days, cool nights, and mineral-rich soils yield Rieslings of remarkable clarity and balance that can age effortlessly for decades.

Food Pairings

• Seared scallops with citrus beurre blanc

• Lobster or prawns with lemon and herbs

• Roast duck with orange glaze

• Thai dishes with lemongrass and ginger

• Soft cheeses such as Chaource or Delice de Bourgogne

Why We Love It

The 2022 Schloss Gobelsburg ‘Ried Heiligenstein’ Riesling is a masterclass in balance and terroir precision, capturing both the power and finesse that define Austria’s finest whites.
With 96 points from James Suckling and 96 from Falstaff, this is a benchmark Riesling of international standing — complex, age-worthy, and profoundly expressive.

This is Heiligenstein at its finest — the perfect intersection of history, geology, and winemaking mastery.

Elegant. Powerful. Timeless.
The 2022 Schloss Gobelsburg ‘Ried Heiligenstein’ Riesling is a 96-point icon — pure Kamptal brilliance in every glass.