Karl Steininger Riesling 2008 Kamptal DAC, 12,5% abv.10,25€ in Alko, which, after Norway's Systembolaget, probably is Europe's most expensive place to buy "value" wines (due to taxation and the monopolies' other quirks, buying "blue-chip" wines can be relatively cheap, but for everyday drinkers, these are the two most expensive places). This is a producer from whom I have tried only one wine before, the Gelber + Roter Muskateller 2008 which I liked very much. But despite having enjoyed other cheap Austrian wines in Alko's selection, I am always a bit wary when I see wines this cheap even from good producers, because our monopoly's margin is so incredibly huge that I can't help but feel that the bottle and the screwcap in this probably cost more than the wine inside.
Long introduction to say that I was very pleased with this wine. (I don't usually say positive things about Alko, but whoever there has been in charge of getting the 3-4 cheap Austrians in recent years has done a good job - IIRC I have praised every single one of them!) Lovely aroma of pure Riesling veering towards a slight, exotic peach kernel scent. Mineral, crisp, dry but friendly. Powerful finish. In other words, delicious for the price (in Finland) and certainly one to buy again.