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The winery operates on a small scale, with all work centered on translating site and season through careful, hands on viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSauvignon Blanc \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eVom Opok\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023 is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown on limestone-rich Opok soils in Südsteiermark. Grapes are harvested by hand and typically fermented spontaneously with native yeasts, often in large neutral oak barrels to allow gradual development and integration of texture. 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As these wines quietly circulated among sommeliers and growers, Werlitsch developed a devoted following rooted in word of mouth rather than marketing, driven by scarcity, consistency, and a shared interest in site focused farming. Vineyards are planted on steep slopes with limestone rich marl soils known locally as Opok, and farming is carried out without synthetic chemicals, emphasizing biodiversity and long term soil health. The winery operates on a small scale, with all work centered on translating site and season through careful, hands on viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelschriesling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eVom Opok\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023 comes from 30 year old vines planted on the Opok marl soils of Südsteiermark. The grapes are picked by hand and undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging on the fine lees in large wood barrels for 1-2 years. The wine is released unfined and unfiltered, typically with minimal sulfur added, allowing the soil-driven structure and natural acidity of the Welschriesling to shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44217755435031,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/files\/Werlitsch_Welschriesling_Von_Opok_2023.jpg?v=1769789964"},{"product_id":"werlitsch-ex-vero-ii-s-steirerland-2022","title":"Werlitsch, 'Ex Vero II S' Steirerland 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWerlitsch is the estate of Ewald Tscheppe, located in the steep hills of Südsteiermark in southern Austria near the Slovenian border. The property has been farmed by the Tscheppe family for generations, with a shift toward biodynamic agriculture beginning in the early 2000s. As these wines quietly circulated among sommeliers and growers, Werlitsch developed a devoted following rooted in word of mouth rather than marketing, driven by scarcity, consistency, and a shared interest in site focused farming. Vineyards are planted on steep slopes with limestone rich marl soils known locally as Opok, and farming is carried out without synthetic chemicals, emphasizing biodiversity and long term soil health. The winery operates on a small scale, with all work centered on translating site and season through careful, hands on viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEx Vero II S Steirerland 2022 is crafted as a white blend from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grown on the Opok-rich slopes of Südsteiermark, Austria. The grapes are hand harvested, lightly pressed, and fermented spontaneously with native yeasts, typically in neutral oak vessels to allow gentle development of texture and complexity. After primary fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees in large neutral oak with extended time for integration, and then bottled without fining or filtration and with little to no added sulfur, following Werlitsch’s organic and biodynamic practices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44217761136663,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9076\/4311\/files\/Werlitsch_Ex_Vero_II_S_Steirerland_2022.jpg?v=1769789870"},{"product_id":"werlitsch-ex-vero-i-s-steirerland-2022","title":"Werlitsch, 'Ex Vero I' Steirerland 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariety: Chardonnay \u0026amp; Sauvignon Blanc\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eWerlitsch is the estate of Ewald Tscheppe, located in the steep hills of Südsteiermark in southern Austria near the Slovenian border. 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