Rudi Pichler is among the elite growers of the Wachau producing wines of precision, power, and longevity. Grüner Veltliner and Riesling make up 95% of the production with the remaining 5% shared between Weißburgunder and Roter Veltliner. Rudi Pichler belongs to the prestigious Vinea Wachau and vinifies under the strict parameters of their codex.
Yields are kept low between 30 and 35 hectoliters per hectare with botrytis carefully removed by hand. Grapes are crushed by foot and receive between three and 36 hours of maceration on the skins. Vinification is entirely in stainless-steel tanks and malolactic fermentation is avoided.
Hochrain, a name meaning "high place," is a southeast-facing terraced vineyard in Wösendorf sitting between 200 and 300 meters of elevation. The vineyard consists of an unusually high content of loess, a mineral-laden soil that produces wines that are especially broad and rich.
Review:
“A stunning wine for this grape that is also rather easy to understand. The Reine Claude plum and peppery nose is complex, but already charming. As exciting as the simultaneously creamy and succulent mid-palate is, what makes this medium- to full-bodied gruner veltliner really stand out is the extremely long, crushed rock finish.”
James Suckling 96 Points
Feileacan Wine Irish Cream is made from a wine base blended with fresh Irish cream.
Féileacán Irish Country Cream is a creamy, sweet Irish liqueur alternative. It is inspired by Irish Whiskey cream liqueurs that quickly became popular around the world in the 70’s. Féileacán Irish Country Cream is a neutral fermented grape wine with cream, sugar, and flavorings such as vanilla, caramel, and coffee. All the ingredients are blended together until smooth and creamy, resulting in a rich, indulgent liqueur alternative with a smooth finish. Féileacán Irish Country Cream can be enjoyed on its own, over ice, or used as an ingredient in cocktails and desserts. It is a popular ingredient in coffee drinks, such as the Irish Coffee and the Mudslide, as well as in desserts such as cheesecake and chocolate mousse. In addition to being delicious, Féileacán is also versatile and easy to use. It can be used as a substitute for cream or milk in a variety of recipes, adding a rich, creamy flavor to dishes such as pancakes, waffles, and French toast. Féileacán Irish Country Cream is a delicious and versatile liqueur alternative that has helped many Beer and Wine restaurants sell many Irish inspired cocktails.
Tasting Notes: Féileacán is smooth and creamy with a sweet rich flavor. It has notes of vanilla, caramel, and hints of chocolate and coffee.