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Nikolaihof
Nikolaihof is a giant of Austrian wine—a producer whose history and quality are unrivaled even in a country full of esteemed producers. As Austria’s oldest operating winery, that history dates back to Roman times. Records first note winemaking occurring at the estate in 470, and the Saahs family has run the property for well over a century.
Much like how estates operated in previous centuries, Nikolaihof is farmed under polyculture, producing everything from honey to cut flowers in addition to wine. It was the first winery in the world to fully convert to farming biodynamically, having done so in the 1970s, a surprisingly easy task as no modern farming chemicals have touched the estate’s vines.
The wines are bright, precise and mineral-drenched with the power and density of the Wachau. The family produces wines of deep resonant flavors with a core of vinosity, including Vom Stein and Steiner Hund. Across their holdings, vines average 47 years in age.
The estate maintains a sense of restlessness and invention about them while being strong tied to ancient practices, best described by the importer, Rare Wine Company, as combining perfectionism with arch-traditionalism. Nothing is done hastily. Whether that’s using a centuries old wooden press, aging wines for years on the lees, or reimagining what wine from the Wachau can be through extended cask aging in their 700-year-old cellar, they incorporate very traditional techniques to give us a beautifully refracted image of Austrian wine.
To taste a wine from Nikolaihof is to taste the history of wine. These wines transcend vintages and varieties to offer a rare glimpse of time itself. These are the heights of Austrian wine from a producer that will outlive us all.
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Nikolaihof
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Nikolaihof
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Sale ends Tuesday, November 11th at 9 am Pacific.
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Nikolaihof
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Sale ends Tuesday, November 11th at 9 am Pacific.
We offer sixteen in-stock Nikolaihof options on sale now, including:
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today for the magnum!
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Vinothek ‘Fass Severin’ Riesling, Wachau 1997 1.5L Displayed Price: $569, that’s $540.55 at 5% off and $512.10 at 10% off, 1 magnum in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 98 points “Welcome to the wine time machine! Although there are deep, mature aromas that range from an old library to quince paste and beeswax, after a little aeration some remarkably fresh citrus character emerges. Great concentration and restrained power on the wonderfully harmonious palate. Very long, bone-dry finish. Bottled in early 2022 after 25 years maturing in a large barrel of neutral oak. The barrel name, Fass Severin, is on the label. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.”
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Vinothek Riesling, Wachau 2002 750ml Displayed Price: $199, that’s $189.05 at 5% off and $179.10 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 97 points “A teasing, flinty whiff of reduction beckons from the glass before the taut, fresh, poised but juicy palate hits you. The flavor is reminiscent both of baked and fresh apple, with a smooth lanolin tone. This is not only and elixir but a whole fountain of youth, a full-flavored jewel of a wine. Still slender, still vivid and like balm for the soul. If only we could age so gracefully.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Steinriesler Riesling, Wachau 2004 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 98 points “Swirl this awake to reveal a world of dried hayflower, lemon peel and tart, baked apple. Its lifted, elixir-like chamomile scent goes straight to the pleasure center of the brain, signaling a celebration of maturing Riesling. Dry, taut and fresh, it shimmers with lemon zest and lemon-scented incense. Although immensely concentrated, it’s also quite lithe. Treasure this, with its deep, lingering flavors. Lovely now, it will continue to develop. Drink now–2040.”
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Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Riesling vom Stein Smaragd, Wachau 2014 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 3 bottles in stock now
David Schildknecht-Vinous 97 points “… Moss, lemon zest, peach kernel and toasted grain on the nose put me in mind of a relatively austere white Burgundy. But that sense of kinship dims with the emergence of high-toned hints of lavender and mint, mouthwatering ocean breeze and a sappy, juicy abundance of fresh lime and white peach juiciness on the silken palate. There are also faint hints of kirsch and mothball such as one can encounter from time to time at this address and to whose volatility some tasters might object. The finish is transparent to a veritable carpet of mineral matter – albeit a levitating, vibrantly undulating one! Crushed stone, alkali, mineral salts and iodine combine with herbal and protein-rich flavors for something approximating a blend of oyster liquor and clam stock that set my salivary glands to palpitating. And now for the astonishing kicker: This remarkable stuff filled the largest cask in the Nikolaihof cellar, with a capacity of 12,000 liters!…”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Riesling vom Stein Federspiel, Wachau 2016 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 94 points “If you ever wondered what a Wachau dry riesling tasted like a century or more ago, then here is the answer. Expansive nose of caramelized apple, dried peach and flint. For a medium-bodied dry white this is very delicate in flavor, but also intensely stony and flinty. A unique wine! Bottled in June 2022 after almost six years in large barrels of neutral oak. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Steiner Hund Reserve Riesling, Wachau 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 95 points “Another stunning Steiner Hund dry riesling from Nikolaihof! Deep and complex nose with a ton of flint, but also crushed-rock, quince and pomelo aromas. For the very warm vintage this is astonishingly cool and restrained, with beautiful wet-stone minerality intertwined with the elegant acidity. Very long, silky finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.”
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Riesling vom Stein Smaragd, Wachau 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 94 points “The Mautern 2017 Riesling Ried Vom Stein Smaragd offers a pure, refined and finely oxidative bouquet of bright, ripe fruits intermingled with smoky and saline terroir notes as well as some delicate oak. Round and intense on the palate, with fine, playful and persistently saline acidity, this is a full-bodied, dense and very elegant Riesling with striking intensity and finesse. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in October 2022.”
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Riesling Federspiel, Wachau 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 93 points “This youthful Wachau dry riesling is a complex swirl of flint, Amalfi-lemon, white-pear and wild-herb aromas. Sleek, cool and mineral palate with enormous energy, this is fascinating now, but has an even more exciting future ahead of it. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Aus den Garten Riesling Federspiel, Wachau 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
Claire Nesbitt-James Suckling 93 points “This has perfumed lime blossom, kaffir lime and citrus peel aromas. It’s medium-bodied and wonderfully refreshing. Dry, lively and bright, with fresh acidity and wonderful drinkability. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink now.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Gelber Muskateller, Wachau 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 89 points “This Austrian dry muscat has restrained aromas and is on the lean and tart side. Very straight and clean, but lacks a bit of the expressiveness we associate with this grape and producer. Might improve with a bit more bottle age. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Familie Saahs Nikolaihof Neuburger, Wachau 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 11 bottles in stock now
No reviews for the 2021 vintage. 2020 review provided for reference.
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 91 points “Although this Wachau neuburger is on the lighter side, the intense grapefruit and yellow-apple aromas leap out of the glass. More power and crisper acidity than is normal for the wines of this grape in this category. Good length. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”
Lux rosé is having its moment, so why look further than the icon in the category: Domaines Ott? This is an estate with a linear focus on quality across their three estates producing top-class pinks that puts to rest the foolish notion that pink is not a serious wine category. Run by cousins Christian and Jean-François Ott under the umbrella of Louis Roederer, this is a winery dripping with Provencal class.
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Domaines Ott Château Romassan Bandol Rosé, Provence 2024 750ml $59 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Billy Norris-Vinous 94 points “The 2024 Rosé Château Romassan is a wine of supreme textural finesse and elegance. Beautifully weighted, broad and nearly opulent, yet in no way heavy, the 2024 drapes a blanket of floral-inflected orchard fruit across the tongue, coating every corner of the mouth through the long, focused finish. Rosewater, orange confit and a tickle of sea salt last well after the wine has exited the stage. This issuch an intentional Rosé made with the highest level of craftsmanship. I wouldn’t hesitate to age this Bandol for a few years to allow even further complexity to develop. Bravo.”
Domaines Ott Château de Selle Rosé, Cotes de Provence 2024 750ml $59 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Billy Norris-Vinous 92 points “The 2024 Rosé Château de Selle is the brightest and most mineral-driven of the three estate Rosés from Ott. Vibrant and utterly refreshing, the 2024 smells like the sea, levitating from the glass with a briny, herbaceous, maritime-influenced bouquet highlighted by spikes of fresh jasmine and orange peel. The 2024 splashes across the palate with soft curves and palpable grip. Balance? You bet. This is a match made in heaven for freshly shucked oysters.”
Arriving This Month:
Domaines Ott ‘By.Ott’ Rosé, Cotes de Provence 2024 750ml $26.50 pre-arrival special, 12 bottles available
Winery Note “Pale and pretty in crystal-clear pink with orange undertones. The nose is delicate and fruity with notes of white peach and apricot mixed with passion fruit and mango. The taste is full, fresh and crisp with echoes of the fruity aroma amplified by citrus zest and sweet spices (cinnamon and cardamom). All of the great Domaines Ott* tradition in a friendly and elegant wine.”
In Stock Now:
Domaines Ott Château Romassan Bandol Rosé, Provence 2024 750ml $59 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Billy Norris-Vinous 94 points “The 2024 Rosé Château Romassan is a wine of supreme textural finesse and elegance. Beautifully weighted, broad and nearly opulent, yet in no way heavy, the 2024 drapes a blanket of floral-inflected orchard fruit across the tongue, coating every corner of the mouth through the long, focused finish. Rosewater, orange confit and a tickle of sea salt last well after the wine has exited the stage. This issuch an intentional Rosé made with the highest level of craftsmanship. I wouldn’t hesitate to age this Bandol for a few years to allow even further complexity to develop. Bravo.”
Domaines Ott Château de Selle Rosé, Cotes de Provence 2024 750ml $59 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
Billy Norris-Vinous 92 points “The 2024 Rosé Château de Selle is the brightest and most mineral-driven of the three estate Rosés from Ott. Vibrant and utterly refreshing, the 2024 smells like the sea, levitating from the glass with a briny, herbaceous, maritime-influenced bouquet highlighted by spikes of fresh jasmine and orange peel. The 2024 splashes across the palate with soft curves and palpable grip. Balance? You bet. This is a match made in heaven for freshly shucked oysters.”
Arriving This Month:
Domaines Ott ‘By.Ott’ Rosé, Cotes de Provence 2024 750ml $26.50 pre-arrival special, 12 bottles available
Winery Note “Pale and pretty in crystal-clear pink with orange undertones. The nose is delicate and fruity with notes of white peach and apricot mixed with passion fruit and mango. The taste is full, fresh and crisp with echoes of the fruity aroma amplified by citrus zest and sweet spices (cinnamon and cardamom). All of the great Domaines Ott* tradition in a friendly and elegant wine.”
Browse our sixty-four in-stock rosé selections now!
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Domaine Tempier
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Tempier
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of Tempier
Vintage Champagne Sale (2008, 2012 & 2015)
5% off any 3 or more in-stock bottles of 2008, 2012 &/or 2015 Vintage Champagne
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Tempier sale ends Sunday, November 9th at 9 am Pacific. Selection Vintage Champagne sale ends Monday, November 10th at 9 am Pacific.