St. Michael-Eppan “Lahn” Sauvignon 2012 – Aged Altitude Elegance

Tasting Notes

Still crisp, still compelling. Think bright apple slices, subtle fennel, and that minerality you hear about in classical Italian whites—with an extra layer of honey-syrup calm that only time gives. Palate is juicy with balanced acidity, finishing mineral-packed with a whisper of depth that only vintage can unlock.

Meet the Winemaker

St. Michael‑Eppan is the soul of Alto Adige producers, founded via cooperative spirit in 1907. Their Lahn line—named after the historic vineyard—hits altitude elegance with Alpine-Mediterranean finesse. It’s Sauvignon that honors place, not pretense.

Wine Specs

• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

• Vintage: 2012

• Region: Alto Adige (Sudtirol), specifically Lahn vineyard, steeped in cool-climate clarity

• Winemaking: Crisp and precise; time invited complexity but preserved freshness

• ABV: ~13.5% (consistent with the bottling style)

• Serving Temp: 10–12 °C—think “refined chill”

Critic Reviews

• Aged into brilliance: one note reads it’s "crisp and delicious now but still can develop more depth"

• A vintage that “tastes like Sancerre, with sliced-apple freshness, light fennel, and that signature minerality"

Food Pairings

This wine sings best with vibrant, refined food—like:

• Shellfish ceviche or oysters—a brine-floral echo

• Vegetable risotto or shaved fennel salad—earth meets bright

• Goat cheese & honey crostini—that honey echo hits home

Why You Need This Bottle

Because vintage Sauvignon is a flex—and not the obvious kind. Lahn 2012 flaunts age without going into retirement. It’s zippy, mineral-certified, and bears the weight of years like it’s a point you were ready to make.

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