I just had this wine at dinner last night. There was a very large portion of garoupa, which was sliced and steamed with ham and mushroom, and such a magnificent fish dish calls for a vinous companion, hence this wine. Sauvignon Blanc is a minor grape as far as Austrian wine is concerned and this is the first time I have seen an Austrian sample, even counting wine shows and fairs.
This 2010 example is from Weingut Nigl in Kremstal, which is mainly known for its Gruner Veltliner and Riesling. A golden pale lemon wine, it has a sweet acid grassy but also tropical fruit nose. These characteristics carried onto the palate, well supported by an acid backbone with a hint of tropical fruit. Quite reminiscent of Loire Sauvignons, except that it is more fruity (tropical).
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