Elias Muster, Coprivus 2021

Place: Styria, Austria

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

Vibe: WOW

Elias's wine feels distinctly Styrian, threading together everything I love from the region, yet at once entirely his own. There's the flinty edge of Werlitsch, the clarity and nerve of Tscheppe, and that wild, generous spirit you find in his parents’ wines. At both La Dive and Karakterre, these were the bottles insiders tipped as must-tastes. They more than delivered, and I’m sure the enviable hype will soon follow. But for now, these releases are quietly singin’ under the radar.

This plot sits on one of the steepest slopes, with seriously old vines on the Muster estate. A long, gentle aging, akin to something Jurassic, has rendered one of the most compelling Sauvignon Blancs I’ve tasted. Very much alive, watching it unravel over a few days is a real pleasure. ABV:13.5%