1995 Weingut Familie Scheiblhofer Neusiedlersee Österreich Chardonnay Trockenbeerenauslese

Austria

The 1995 Weingut Familie Scheiblhofer Chardonnay Trockenbeerenauslese from Austria’s Neusiedlersee region is an exceptionally rare sweet wine, and while no formal tasting notes are published, we can infer a likely profile based on the style, grape, and terroir:

Nose: Expect a rich bouquet of honeyed citrus, dried apricot, and baked apple, with hints of vanilla, almond, and possibly botrytis spice (like saffron or ginger) from noble rot.

Palate: Lusciously sweet and concentrated, offering flavors of candied orange peel, marmalade, toffee, and caramelized stone fruit. Chardonnay lends a creamy texture, while the Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) style ensures intense sweetness and complexity.

Finish: Long and opulent, with lingering honeyed fruit, citrus zest, and a soft nutty warmth from bottle age.

Crafted from individually selected, shriveled berries affected by noble rot, this wine is likely golden-amber in color and deeply expressive. If you’ve got a bottle, it’s a liquid time capsule of late-’90s Burgenland craftsmanship.