DOMANE WACHAU FEDERSPIEL RIESLING 2024, Austria

It pours a pale straw color and sits at that perfect middle weight—the Federspiel category really shows through here, moderate alcohol keeping it refreshing without feeling thin. Crisp green apple and mineral notes shine right now, but I’m curious how it’ll develop over a year or two in the cellar.

Opened this on a warm evening and it stayed lively from first sip to last, the medium-ripe grapes giving it just enough body without feeling heavy. The moderate alcohol level makes it dangerously easy to keep pouring, but that's exactly what I want from a weekday bottle.

Crisp and beautifully balanced—the moderate alcohol lets the green apple and citrus notes shine without any heaviness. Perfect for a warm afternoon, this Federspiel has that signature Austrian minerality that keeps you coming back for another sip.