At a glance

Producer

Heidi Schröck

Region

Rust, Austria

Grape variety

Furmint, Yellow Muscat, Welschriesling (traditional Ausbruch blend)

Wine type

Dessert

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Sweet

Typical price

$40-$60

Tasting profile

Honeyed tropical fruit nose with apricot, saffron and marmalade flavors, layered with botrytis nuances and fresh acidity.

Evolution: Develops increasing complexity with notes of gingerbread, dried orange peel, and toasted nuts over time.

At peak: Lush, balanced sweetness with vibrant acidity and evolving tertiary notes for a long finish.

Structure

Acidity

High

Tannins

Low

Alcohol

12-13%

Aging potential

15-25+ years due to botrytised structure and natural acidity

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2023 to 2052

Optimal window

2022 to 2055

Current status

Approaching peak maturity

Current condition

Complex bouquet with ripe botrytis character and balanced sweetness

Top-quality Ausbruch dessert wines from Heidi Schröck benefit from their natural botrytis infection and high acidity, allowing a prolonged aging window beyond a decade. The 2015 vintage offers good fruit concentration and balance, offering at least 15 more years of aging potential to develop complexity.

Food pairing

Pairs excellently with rich blue cheese, foie gras, almond cake, or citrus desserts. Also delightful on its own as a meditative sipper.

Serving

Serving temperature

8-10°C / 46-50°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Heidi Schröck employs organic farming practices, minimal intervention winemaking, water conservation, and energy-efficient cellar operations.

The producer maintains organic certification, sustainable farming methods including cover crops and limited chemical use, uses energy-saving equipment, and favors lightweight glass packaging. While some export shipping increases footprint, the local-production and ecology-minded practices contribute to a strong overall sustainability profile.