The wines of Weingut Kurz, Weinviertel, Austria
Website: https://www.weingutkurz.at/
Eric Kurz (pictured above) is the third generation in this family winery, and makes 80% white wines and 20% red, working alongside his parents Paul and Erika. Grüner Veltliner is the main variety here. They are based in the centre of the region. I tasted with Eric at VieVinum in May 2026.
Kurz Welschriesling 2025 Weinviertel, Austria
13% alcohol. Aromatic, with a floral, fresh fruity drive. Fresh, stony and bright on the palate, showing nice weight to the dry fruit. Driven and expressive. 90/100
Kurz G’Mischta 2025 Weinviertel, Austria
12% alcohol. A blend of Grüner Veltliner and Riesling with a dribble of Sauvignon. Aromatic, fruity and expressive with nice juicy citrus and a bit of grapiness. Bright and slightly pithy. 90/100
Kurz Ried Edelsbergen Grüner Veltliner 2025 Weinviertel, Austria
13% alcohol. Fresh and juicy with nice brightness to the citrus fruit. Light and very fruity, showing good precision and nice weight. Understated. 91/100
Kurz Ried Hainthal Grüner Veltliner 2025 Weinviertel, Austria
Juicy, supple and bright with nice energy, and a slight peppery edge to the layered citrus fruit. Pure with good acidity and some freshness. 91/100
Kurz Ried Hochberg Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Weinviertel, Austria
12.5% alcohol. Delicately herby. Subtle, stony and bright, with nice purity. Has a lightness to it. 88/100
Kurz Ried Kirchbergen Gelber Muskateller 2025 Weinviertel, Austria
13% alcohol. Bright and fruity with nice grippy detail and some citrus drive. Juicy and lively with nice herbal hints. 89/100
Kurz Grüner Veltliner Ried Hungherm Reserve 2022 Weinviertel, Austria
14% alcohol. Aged in new French oak for 18 months. Full yellow in colour, this is bold and rich with notes of melon, pear and peach. Nicely intense with good weight. Low-ish acidity, with notes of honey and toast in the mix. Bold style. 91/100
Kurz Roesler Ried Edelsbergen Weinviertel, Austria
14% alcohol. There are just 400 hectares of Roesler (a red grape) in Austria, and this is a blend of 2023 and 2024 aged in American oak. Deeply coloured, this is bold, rich, spicy and dense with vivid spicy notes alongside the sweet black fruits. Satisfyingly broad. 90/100
