No, you've probably never heard of Zierfandler. It's a largely unheard of grape that's basically only grown in Austria's tiny Thermenregion. The Mandel-Hoh vineyard is the world's top site for the grape - this wine should not to be confused with Stadlmann's regular Zierfandler bottling.

We've had the wine in a number of vintages and the 2006 edition is special. Unapologetically complex, containing both exotic ripe notes and cutting citrus tones. Let the wine breathe for 10 to 15 minutes and it begins to unfold: Melons dappled with honey, quince, grapefruit, vanilla, flowers, orange skins, grapefruit, almonds, and that's just the beginning. The outrageous concentration is what takes the wine to the next level - the soon-to-be-legendary 2006 vintage speaks! The front-end and midpalate of the wine are just dense with fruit, flowers and spice - the mouthfeel downright silky. Zierfandler, the grape, keeps its acidity quite well, and the rich introduction of the wine is balanced by a fresh, herbal acidity on the finish - a bit of crackle to contain the exuberance of the wine.