Tasting Notes
“Graf” is the german word for Count. This title of nobility has been the name of our estate since its beginning. At some point we wanted to honour that name in one of our wine lines. For our Count we take old vines on meager Opok. For as long as we remember, Zweigelt, Morillon and Sauvignon Blanc have been planted in these special vineyards. For us, Graf also means centre, as the vineyard lies between the higher located Sgaminegg and the slightly lower Opok-line. - Winery Note
100 % old vine Chardonnay, grown on very poor sandy limestone opok . The austere nose of green melon, citrus, and herbs opens to a very precise, fresh and salty mineral finish. - Importer Note
Sepp and Maria Muster took over Sepp's family estate in 2000 after spending time abroad in India and Australia where their fascination with biodynamic farming began. It was obvious to them that soil health is the key to growing the best quality grapes so they quickly converted their estate to biodynamic practices. An easier task than it would normally be as their vineyards had never been treated or sprayed with chemicals. They approach caring for their vines like caring about a friend, supporting them as best they can with the hope their "friends" reward them each year with the highly aromatic bounty of their vineyards.
They work with a mix of varieties like Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling, Gelber Muskateller, Morillon (the local clone of Chardonnay), Zweigelt and Blaufrankisch. All planted to the regions Opok soils, a mixture of limestone, clay and silt. The wines are aged in a variety of older barrels and amphora for at least 18 months, with some even being bottled in amphora like vessels too. They are detailed, aromatic, powerful, extremely long, contemplative wines that unfurl with air and time in the glass.
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Austria |
| Region | Styria |
| Sub Region | Styria |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |