The heat of the day clings to your skin, but the breeze coming in through the open shutters is cool enough to raise goosebumps. You’re close—knees brushing, hands resting on the same table—but neither of you moves to pull away. There’s a game in that space between touch and no touch.
The wine smells alive. Citrus blossom and jasmine drift forward first, bright and floral, before slipping into sharper notes—grapefruit zest, fresh-cut herbs, the snap of green peppercorn. A thread of apricot sweetness flickers underneath, just long enough to make you lean in again.
On your tongue, it’s playful but insistent. Stone fruit and citrus weave together, the floral tones stretching into something more savoury—like thyme brushed over hot stone. The acidity is quick, almost teasing, darting in and out before settling into a gentle pithy grip. You find yourself timing sips with glances, each one held just a moment longer than the last.
It’s a wine for sharing with your fingers: prawns pulled hot from the grill, their shells still sticky with charred lemon juice; soft cheese breaking under a knife; a handful of fresh herbs tossed over warm flatbreads. You’re both smiling now—neither willing to admit how much you’ve been waiting for the other to make the next move.
Region: Südsteiermark (Southern Styria), Styria, Austria Grapes: Gelber Muskateller
