Cool Climate Wines & Pure Alpine Juices

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1 Dear Wine Lover, Wines from cool climate areas in Europe are truly special. The cool climate guarantees refreshing structure without sacrificing complexity. The cool climate wines of Austria probably have the ripest acid structure in the world and that is what makes these wines such culinary talents. Austrian wines can be paired with food like no other and the new wines with lower alcohol content go marvellously hand-in-hand with the trend towards healthier dishes and more vegetables. Enclosed you will find a selection of five of the best and most interesting family owned and operated wine estates in Austria. These families produce dry white, red and sweet wines with a strong focus on the highest possible quality and authentic regional expression. Besides this you ll find a range of pure, alpine organic juices. There is no purer juice! Please take the time to meet these family wineries in person and taste their wines. I am of course available should you need more information or be interested in distribution of these wines and/or juices. Best regards, Michael Thurner Cool Climate Wines & Pure Alpine Juices

2 Markus Huber Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from red limestone! Appellation: Traisental DAC, Austria Total vineyard area (ha): 0 Annual production (bottles): 0,000 White/Red (%): /0 Export share: 0% Main grape varieties: Grüner Veltliner (white), Riesling (white) Weingut Markus Huber GmbH & Co KG Weinriedenweg Reichersdorf Austria - Europe office@weingut-huber.at Export: office@coolclimatewines.info Young superstar Markus Huber has not only made a name for himself internationally, but for the entire Traisental wine region. His crystal clear, mineral wines from Grüner Veltliner and Riesling seem to be chiselled out of the limestone soils in which they grow. Markus is currently one of the most successful Austrian wine exporters to the UK, USA and Asian countries like Japan and has been accepted into the prestigious vintner s association Traditionsweingüter Österreich. History/Family: The Huber family was a small-scale wine producer for several generations until Markus took over in the early 000s. He has since dramatically expanded the vineyard area from hectares to 0. His family, including his parents and brother Michael, have actively worked and supported him on the way. Together, they built a well-equipped, modern winery to accommodate the new scale. The Huber wines are among the purest and most crystalline wines from Austria. Terroir/Soil: The Traisental region (between Krems and St. Pölten) comprises the last foothills of the Limestone Alps. Most of the vineyards are situated on east-facing red limestone slopes that benefit from the cool down draughts from the Alps. Good aeration and sun exposure ensure that grapes can be harvested very ripe and clean with no influece of botrytis. The resulting wines are pure and brilliant in style. In the lower parts of the terraced vineyards Obere Steigen and Alte Setzen one also finds pockets of loess deposits, which lend wines a bit more body and creaminess. Alte Setzen and the limestone dominated Berg vineyard has been classified by the Traditionsweingüter Österreich as an Erste ÖTW Lage the local equivalent of a grand cru. Portfolio: Markus Huber makes two ranges of wines. The HUGO (HUber to GO) is a light-footed easydrinking range of wines produced from grapes sourced from contracted winegrowers. The Grüner Veltliner HUGO is a lovely, refreshing wine with excellent varietal character for everyday enjoyment. The Sparkling Rosé HUGO is another pleasurable quaffer that beguiles with sweet spicy flavours. The estate wines from Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are another story entirely. They are all handpicked, even the classic standards that appear under the name Terrassen which are selected from young vines on the terraced vineyard slopes. The single-vineyard wines Grüner Veltliner Obere Steigen and Riesling Engelsberg offer increased

3 mineral expression and substance. The over-0-year-old Grüner Veltliner vines in the Alte Setzen vineyard yield wines with a creamy, deep structure. The vineyard Berg is located at the highest point of the terraced slope where the vines are more exposed more to both the sun and cooler night temperatures. Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from Berg can hang longer on the vine and this is reflected in the impressive intensity and complexity of the wines. Next to dry wines, Markus also produces an incredibly well balanced Riesling ice wine in suitable special years and a sweet Spätlese called Red Dolomite is made exclusively for the Chinese market. Success: Despite his young age, Markus Huber has already won numerous national and international accolades: Best White Wine Producer at the London International Wine & Spirits Competition, the Wunderkind award from Decanter, and Vintner of the Year from Austria s leading wine magazine Falstaff. Markus Huber s dry white wines usually score in the high 0s in international publications (Robert Parker s Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast,...) and have been listed as Best Buys in Wine Spectator. 0 0 HUGO Grüner Veltliner Niederösterreich, 0.L HUGO Sparkling Rose Niederösterreich, 0.L Grüner Veltliner Terrassen Traisental DAC, 0.L Riesling Terrassen Traisental DAC, 0.L Grüner Veltliner Obere Steigen Traisental DAC, 0.L Riesling Engelsberg Traisental DAC, 0.L Grüner Veltliner Alte Setzen Traisental Reserve DAC, 0.L Grüner Veltliner Zwirch Traisental Reserve DAC, 0.L Grüner Veltliner Berg Traisental Reserve DAC, 0.L Riesling Berg Traisental Reserve DAC, 0.L Riesling Red Dolomite Niederösterreich, 0.L EISWEIN Riesling Niederösterreich, 0.L

4 Leth Austria s autochthone grape specialist! Powerful and Spicy. Appellation: Wagram, Austria Total vineyard area (ha): 0 Annual production (bottles): 00,000 White/Red (%): / Export share: 0% Main grape varieties: Grüner Veltliner (white), Roter Veltliner (white), Zweigelt (red), St. Laurent (red), Pinot Noir (red) Weinkellerei Leth GmbH Kirchengasse Fels am Wagram Austria - Europe office@weingut-leth.at Export: office@coolclimatewines.info The Leth family has been making wines for three generations on the massive bench of mineralrich loess in the Wagram wine region that stretches along the Danube River between Vienna and Kremstal. Their portfolio reaches from top powerful single vineyard wines to really great value wnes at the entry level.leth is a member of the prestigious vintners association Traditionsweingüter Österreich. History/Family: The two Leth brothers Franz II and Erich currently manage the estate. Franz II is the business and marketing manager, while Erich is in charge of the vineyards. After completely the winemaking high school and gathering experience at renowned wineries such as Künstler in Germany, son Franz III has returned home to take over vinification responsibilities. Terroir/Soil: The Leth vineyards are located on the massive loess bench of Wagram are mostly exposed to south. The predominantly south-facing slopes warm quickly during daytime lending power and creaminess to the wines. Although 0% of Leth s vineyards are planted with Grüner Veltliner, cool climate red wine varieties like Zweigelt, St. Laurent and Pinot Noir also bring excellent results. The Leth family is also famed for their living vine museum that was created by grandfather Leth: one vineyard behind the winery is planted with 00 different grape varieties, many of them rare and nearly extinct. A true viticultural treasure! Portfolio: The most outstanding wines in the Leth portfolio are the single-vineyard wines. These vineyards have been classified by the Traditionsweingüter as Erste Lage (grand cru) vineyards. Brunnthal and Scheiben are prime vineyards that deliver powerful wines with deep mineral character and tremendous aroma complexity that have the capacity to age gracefully in the bottle for several years. The Schafflerberg wines and the entry level Klassik Grüner Veltliner offer outstanding quality with good varietal and regional typicity for very modest prices. Roter Veltliner is a rare autochthone grape specialty found nearly only in the Wagram wine region. The variety is distinguished by delicate sweet fruit and floral aromas and in the Scheiben vineyard it gains a creamy depth and complexity that continues to increase with bottle maturation. The high

5 demand for their Roter Veltliner wines has inspired the Leth family to plant more of this variety. The talented, young Franz III demonstrates a very good hand with cool climate red wines and the have improved drastically since he has become the winemaker. Zweigelt, St. Laurent and Pinot Noir all demonstrate superb tannic structure and juicy fruit. Highly recommended is the Leth family s top red wine blend called Gigama, an exceptional Zweigelt that has garnered numerous accolades. The living vine museum is the source of the unique wine called Simply Wow, an interesting curiosity made from the field blend of 00 different rare grape varieties grown. As the name suggests, the flavour and aroma profile of this white wine is Simply Wow! Success: The Leth wines have garnered international accolades consistently over the years. In addition to the superb white wines, they also receive well-deserved recognition for the reds, in particular the Gigama. In addition to the high scores received in the leading German-language wine publications Falstaff and Vinaria, Robert Parker s Wine Advocate and other international magazines such as Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Decanter rate the Leth wines highly. 0 0 Grüner Veltliner Klassik Roter Veltliner Klassik Grüner Veltliner Schafflerberg Grüner Veltliner Brunnthal Grüner Veltliner Scheiben Roter Veltliner Wagram SIMPLY WOW Grüner Veltliner GIGAMA (Grand Res.) Zweigelt Klassik Zweigelt Reserve Tregrande Pinot Noir Reserve Zweigelt GIGAMA (Grand Res.)

6 Malat Perfect in all styles! Appellation: Kremstal DAC, Austria Total vineyard area (ha): 0 Annual production (bottles): 00,000 White/Red (%): 0/0 Export share: 0% Main grape varieties: Grüner Veltliner (white), Riesling (white), Zweigelt (red), Pinot Noir (red), Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon (red) Weingut Malat Hafnerstrasse Palt Austria-Europe weingut@malat.at Export: office@coolclimatewines.info Malat is an extraordinary winery that produces benchmark wines for Austria in all styles sparkling, white, red and sweet exclusively from estate fruit. It is one of the oldest family owned and operated wineries in Austria and has been an innovative pioneer for international red wine grape varieties and vinification techniques. They have been heroic advocates for artisanal sparkling wine produced according to the classic method of bottle fermentation. Since 00 they also operate a luxurious boutique hotel at the winery with a spectacular view of the Göttweig Abbey above the surrounding vineyards. Winery Malat is also a long time member of the Traditionsweingüter Österreich. History/Family: The Malat family has made wines for many generations, but it was Gerald who led the winery to be among the elite of Austria. Superb, long-lived red wines and some of the finest grower sparkling wines of Austria are notable feathers in his cap. Gerald s son Michael studied at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna and gained international experience before taking over the winery several years ago. Michael inherited his father s inquisitiveness and high quality aspirations and continues the course he set as one of the top wineries of Austria and the red wine hero of the Kremstal region. Terroir/Soil: Each variety and each style finds the perfect aspect, soil and microclimate that are reflected with astounding precision in the broad spectrum of wines. Along banks of the Danube River, alluvial gravel soils in sun-exposed sites offer ideal preconditions for complex, fine-grained red wines. Some of the best white wines are sourced from the slopes of the Göttweiger Berg where the wines benefit from heavier or limestone based soils. Others are sourced from granite and gneiss soils from prime sites like Silberbichl. Portfolio: Although Malat remains the role model for red wines in the Kremstal region, the focus will always be Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. Even the entry-level wines set a high standard; the single vineyard wines are stunning. Crazy Creatures is a unique entry level Grüner Veltliner with three crazy, whimsical labels representing one easy-to-enjoy wine. Among the highlights are a highly mineral Grüner Veltliner from Höhlgraben and a richer, yet still focused interpretation from Gottschelle; a steely, delineated Riesling from Steinbühel and a monumental Riesling expression of the

7 metamorphic rock of Silberbichl each wine makes an inimitable statement. A small portion of the very best grapes of each vintage are fermented to make Das Beste from Riesling and Das Beste vom Grüner Veltliner, wines with potential to age gracefully for 0 years or more. Although definitely cool climate, the reds are richer than others from the region, even the herbal-spice laden entry-level Zweigelt. The Malat Pinot Noir and Pinot Noir Reserve are benchmarks for the variety in Austria. Beyond the varietal red wines are also impressive blends. The delicious Redpoint is dedicated exclusively to the market in China and as always, insider eyes are focused on the elegant Cabernet-Merlot blend. Absolutely unforgettable are the two sparkling wines, a handmade and bottle-fermented Blanc de Blanc and a Rosé. Success: International critics have praised the Malat wines consistently over the decades. Numerous accolades adorn not only the whites, but also the reds, in particular Pinot Noir and the Cabernet/Merlot blend. Addition to the high scores achieved in the leading German-language magazines Falstaff and Vinaria, the Malat wines also draw accolades from Robert Parker s Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter. 0 0 CRAZY CREATURES Grüner Veltliner Niederösterreich, 0.L Grüner Veltliner Kremstal DAC, 0.L Riesling Kremstal DAC, 0.L Grüner Veltliner Höhlgraben Kremstal DAC, 0.L Grüner Veltliner Gottschelle Kremstal Reserve DAC, 0.L Riesling Steinbühel Kremstal DAC, 0.L Das Beste vom Veltliner Kremstal Reserve DAC, 0.L Das Beste vom Riesling Kremstal Reserve DAC, 0.L Zweigelt Niederösterreich, 0.L Redpoint Niederösterreich, 0.L Pinot Noir Reserve Niederösterreich, 0.L

8 Gerhard Markowitsch Master of style and world class Pinot! Appellation: Carnuntum, Austria Total vineyard area (ha): 0 Annual production (bottles): 00,000 White/Red (%): / Export share: 0% Main grape varieties: Grüner Veltliner (white), Chardonnay (white), Zweigelt (red), Merlot (red) and Pinot Noir (red). Gerhard Markowitsch GmbH Pfarrgasse Göttlesbrunn Austria-Europe weingut@markowitsch.at Export: office@coolclimatewines.info Gerhard Markowitsch is one of the red wine pioneers of Austria. His charming Zweigelts are listed in many of the top restaurants in and outside of Austria. It s a bit of an insider s secret that Gerhard s true passion is Pinot Noir. Next to red wine, he also produces a delicious portfolio of white wines with a strong focus on Grüner Veltliner and Chardonnay. History/Family: The Markowitsch family has produced wine for many generations. It was initially a mixed agriculture farm, but when Gerhard took it over from his father, the focus became wine only. In 00 they built one of the most modern wineries in Austria in order to meet the needs of their vineyard expansion as well as their high quality aspirations. Gerhard s wife Christine is in charge of office administration and supports Gerhard s journey to further grow the family enterprise and excel in producing some of the finest red and white wines found in Austria. Terroir/Soil: The Carnuntum region is located just east of Vienna between Vienna and the Slovakian border. The estate s vineyards are nestled between two mountain chains on either side of the Danube River, which channel airflow and provide vines with good aeration. The Leitha Mountains to the south mitigate the very warm Pannonian climate influences, while the Arbesthaler Hills protect the region from cold northerly winds. The soils offer alluvial gravelly lands on the valley floor as well as more compact loess on the slopes. Top vineyards such as Rosenberg and Scheibner also have quite a high degree of lime content. Portfolio: Gerhard Markowitsch produces an impressive portfolio of wines that include nearly every dry wine style you could desire. Among the white wines are two fantastic Grüner Veltliners: an entry-level wine at a phenomenal price and a rich, creamy old vine (Alte Reben) edition. Particularly stunning are his Chardonnays, beginning with a stainless steel fermented version that exhibits astounding mineral character. His ripe, bold Sauvignon Blanc is also quite worthy of mention. For his value-oriented red Carnuntum Cuvée, he blends Zweigelt with a bit of youngvine Pinot Noir and other more exotic varieties. His most important red wine is a pure Zweigelt called Rubin Carnuntum that is matured in used oak barrels. Among the premium wines are a juicy Pinot Noir and complex Pinot Noir Reserve. His flagship red wine Rosenberg is made predominantly of Zweigelt that is blended with a bit

9 of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In exceptional vintages only, he produces the iconic M, an outstanding blend of Zweigelt and Merlot in limited quantities. Success: Gerhard Markowitsch s wines win accolades regularly around the globe. Austria s most prestigious wine and lifestyle magazine Falstaff awarded Gerhard Markowitsch Vintner of the year and has his wines have been repeatedly awarded the Best Red or Best Reserve Falstaff trophies. Next to impressively high scores in Austrian magazines, the Markowitsch wines also receive great recognition from Robert Parker s Wine Advocate and other international magazines such as Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast and Decanter. His Pinot Noirs have excelled in many international blind tastings, even outperforming well-known and highly respected international wine labels including Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. 0 0 Grüner Veltliner Grüner Veltliner Alte Reben Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Rosé Carnuntum Cuvee Rubin Carnuntum (Zweigelt) Pinot Noir Redmont Niederösterreich, 0.L Pinot Noir Reserve Rosenberg M

10 Angerhof Tschida Sweet Winemaker of the Year(s)! Appellation: Burgenland/Neusiedlersee DAC, Austria Total vineyard area (ha): 0 Annual production (bottles): 0,000 (mostly 0. l) White/Red (%): 0/0 Export share: % Main grape varieties: Sämling (white), Chardonnay (white), Muskat-Ottonel (white), Zweigelt (red) Weingut Hans Tschida KG Angergasse Illmitz Austria-Europe weingut@angerhof-tschida.at Export: office@coolclimatewines.info Hans Tschida is truly an exceptional winemaker and sweet wine specialist of international calibre. He discovered his love for wine about twenty years ago when he produced his first Beerenauslese (BA) and Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) in the famous wine village of Illmitz on east side of Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland. He is now internationally one of the most highly acclaimed sweet winemakers in the world and is praised by critics for his highly elegant, pure and well-balanced wines. History/Family: Hans and his wife Lisa are first-generation winemakers. Hans quit his regular job to do what he can do best: produce elegant, classy sweet wines in the Seewinkel area on the east side of Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland. Hans tends the vineyards and makes the wines, while Lisa is in charge of marketing and administrative duties. Terroir/Soil: The Seewinkel area of Burgenland is one of the few places in the world next to Tokay and Sauternes where noble rot occurs nearly every year. The influence of the warm Pannonian climate as well Lake Neusiedl (the largest endorheic lake in Central Europe) and its surrounding small salt ponds provide a perfect climate for desirable fungal infection of grapes for noble sweet wine production. The reed belt that surrounds the large shallow lake is used to make mats for drying grapes for the production of another local sweet wine specialty called Schilfwein. The soils are light, sandy, and well drained and impart a nearly salty mineral character to the wines. The cooler nights preserve aromas and the ever-important acidity that balances luscious sweetness. The Angerhof Tschida sweet wines are usually made out of varieties such as Welschriesling, Sämling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Muskat-Ottonel. Portfolio: Hans Tschida loves diversity. Although most famed for his sweet wine specialties, he also makes dry whites and full-bodied reds. The assortment varies from year to year, but usually begins with a Spätlese and an Auslese from Sämling which are wonderfully balanced. The truly sweet wines begin with Beerenauslese (BA) made either from Sämling and/or from Sauvignon blanc. Schilfwein is made from grapes that have not been affected by noble rot, but rather grapes that have been dried on reeds for a minimum period of two months before they are pressed. Schilfwein is also quite sweet, but delivers more primary fruit flavours than most of the TBA s, which have more caramel and honey flavours that stem from noble rot. Angerhof Tschida s top Schilfweins are made

11 from Muskat-Ottonel or sometimes even from the black grape variety Zweigelt. Hans has two favourite Trockenbeerenauslese: the TBA Sämling and the TBA Chardonnay, which are both vinified in stainless steel. In suitable years Hans also makes stunning ice wines from either Gelber Muskateller (Muscat blanc à petits grains) or Grüner Veltliner. All sweet wines are bottled in 0. l bottles, sometimes also in magnums. Success: There are not many wineries that have achieved more awards than Angerhof Tschida. His sweet wines usually score in the high 0s in national and international wine magazines such as Falstaff, Wine Spectator or Robert Parker s Wine Advocate. Hans Tschida has been awarded Sweet Wine Maker of the Year for five years in a row now at the prestigious International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London a truly impressive achievement in the international wine world. 0 0 Spätlese (Cuvee) Burgenland, 0.L AL (Auslese) Burgenland, 0.L/0.L BA Sämling Burgenland, 0.L BA Sauvignon Blanc Burgenland, 0.L Eiswein Grüner Veltliner Burgenland, 0.L Schilfwein Muskat-Ottonel Burgenland, 0.L Schilfwein Gelber Muskateller Burgenland, 0.L Schilfwein Zweigelt (red) Burgenland, 0.L TBA Chardonnay Burgenland, 0.L TBA Sämling Burgenland, 0.L

12 Vienna Alps There is no purer juice! MT Cool Climate GmbH HQ: Neudauerstrasse 0 Kritzendorf Austria-Europe pure@vienna-alps.com Austria, Vienna and the Alps: The Alps stretch all the way from Vienna along Austria, northern Itraly, southern Germany towards Switzerland. This pristine landscape is home to some of the best climates in Europe, the cleanest water, and the purest air. The Alps offer the best possibility to grow natural produce in a pure, organic way. That is why e.g. Austria has the highest density of organic farming worldwide. Most of the farms are family owned and situated in alpine areas. Perfect conditions for pure, natural and safe products! Juices: All juices (fruit and vegetable) are sourced from small local producers and bottled at one point to guarantee consistent best quality. We blend different charges to balance and maintain taste profiles, just like they do for high-quality Champagne. All juices are sourced from 00% certified organic produce. Before bottling, the juices are flash pasteurised to guarantee long shelf life. No sugar is added all sweetness comes directly from the fruit. No concentrate used, no additives: just 00% pure juice. Technical: Bottle size: 0ml/00ml (00ml Syrup & Vegetable Juice) Packing: glass bottle Closure: screw cap Certified: organic/vegan Shelf life: - months Storage/Trans: -0 Celsius Others: no sugar added, no preservatives, not from concentrate!

13 0 0 0 Juices: Apple Pear Red Grapes White Grapes Peach-Apple Apricot-Apple Raspberry-Apple Grapes-Elderberry Apple-Black Currant Carrot-Apple Carrot Tomato Beetroot 0 Syrups: Raspberry Elderflower Black Elderberry Black Currant Quince Forest Berries (mixed) Ginger-Lemon

14 Malat Leth Huber Markowitsch Tschida Contact: Cool Climate Wines Vienna Alps: Michael THURNER + pure@vienna-alps.com office@coolclimatewines.info Kok Hong TAN + 0