PRESENTS ...... AUSTRIAN GROWER SEKT ......
Fred Loimer A native of the picturesque village of Langenlois in Austria’s Kamptal, Fred Loimer is the driving force behind the Loimer winery. Fred is known among family, friends, and colleagues as a father, a vintner, a visionary, a lover of wines, and a relentless “quality-ist.” Fred’s ambition is simple: to make wines which show their essence; their true, natural flavors.
Grower Sekt For the first time since 1998, traditional method grower sekt, or sparkling wine, is available in the USA under the Loimer label. Loimer’s Extra Brut NV and Brut Rosé NV mark a turning point in the perception of, and thirst for, both Austrian wine and sparkling wine from outside Champagne. Whereas Austrian sparkling wine was a hard sell in the late nineties, contemporary palates are embracing Austrian sekt. With quality higher than it has ever been, the future of Austrian wine is looking bubbly!
91p o i n t s LOIMER BRUT ROSÉ NV
90p o i n t s LOIMER EXTRA BRUT NV ......
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Sparkling wines produced at Weingut Fred Loimer in Langenlois, Austria are made by the Traditional Method with second fermentation in bottle. Fruit is hand harvested in September at Loimer estate vineyards in Langenlois and Gumpoldskirchen. The base wine is produced via spontaneous fermentation in steel tanks, and malolactic fermentation is carried out in full. A total of 20mg sulfur dioxide are added to the wine at bottling with zero additional sulfur added at disgorgement. The wines remain on lees for a minimum of 10 months before being disgorged......
LOIMER EXTRA BRUT NV Niederösterreich
A bright, pure nose of ripe golden apple and grapefruit. On the palate complex layers of brioche frame a creamy texture and vibrant acidity. A dense and persistent finish underscore the quality of the wine and hint at its ability to improve with time in bottle. 2007 Chardonnay used as liqueur d’expedition.
TECHNICAL NOTES
42% Grüner Veltliner, 33% Zweigelt, 25% Pinot Noir
ABV: 12 %
Residual Sugar: 3.1 g/l
Total Acidity: 6.9 g/l
Total Sulfur Dioxides: <30 mg/l
Vineyard Elevation: 660 feet at Gumpoldskirchen and 1,300 feet at Langenlois
LOIMER BRUT ROSÉ NV Niederösterreich
Clear, bright and decidedly pink with a fine and persistent mousse. A delicate nose of wildflowers, fresh strawberries and bay leaf is framed by gentle spice. On the palate, the wine’s floral character is supported by hints of toasted bread. The fine perlage creates a supple mouthfeel that is complimented by invigorating acidity. A wine of great tension, freshness, and finesse.
TECHNICAL NOTES
58% Zweigelt, 35% Pinot Noir, 7% Chardonnay ABV: 12 %
Residual Sugar: 3.8 g/l
Total Acidity: 6.5 g/l
Total Sulfur Dioxides: <30 mg/l
Vineyard Elevation: 660 feet at Gumpoldskirchen and 1,300 feet at Langenlois
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