Walter Polz

Walter Polz

Styria is in the fast lane. Who hasn't tried the elegant and full-bodied Sauvignon Blancs? Chardonnay, Riesling, Muscat, and sparkling wines from these regions are also causing a sensation. Cool climate in southern Austria.

One of the names that comes up again and again is Polz. Polz is in Styria, just like Müller is in Germany. And most Polz wineries also make excellent wines.

Last year during VieVinum (essentially Austria's Prowein), we met in the evening for a tasting through a mutual personal contact.

Although we had never met in person before, the excellent wines and the evening's conversation immediately created a good chemistry.

I first discovered Walter's wines during my training over 20 years ago (crazy), back then at my parents' winery, Erich & Walter Polz.

I don't want to dwell too much on the family history, but after leaving his parents' business and a short time as a consultant for wineries, it was time for Walter to develop his "own" wines.

At almost 60 years of age, I took another step towards my own passion: running everything from scratch myself, in the vineyard and in the cellar.

In cooperation with nature, where he feels most comfortable,

with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay in some of the best locations in Styria (Obegg and Hochgrassnitzberg).

Four wines are produced on 6 hectares: a Chardonnay and three different Sauvignon Blancs; the essence of the vineyard is the idea.

Biodiversity and environmentally friendly methods in the vineyard almost go without saying, and the wine is produced at our partner winery, Sabathi.