Paul Retzl is following in the footsteps of his father Erwin and is now running the traditional Zöbing winery. The junior has already been responsible for the vinification of the wines in recent years. In Retzl's wine cellar at the foot of the Zöbinger Heiligenstein, typical regional white wines are currently maturing in the freshly renovated cellar vaults, and some of the oldest bottles in Austria are still slumbering in the wine cellar, which is well worth seeing - the wines date back to 1903. The winemaker takes great pleasure in cultivating the family's own vineyards in the best locations in the Kamptal: in addition to the Zöbinger Kogelberg, Zöbinger Pfaffenberg and Kammerner Lamm vineyards, they are particularly proud of the Zöbinger Heiligenstein parade vineyard.
The two leading varieties, Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, are where the taste of the Kamptal really comes into its own. Grüner Veltliner is produced both as a light, fresh Grüner Veltliner Kamptal DAC Zöbing and as a full-bodied Grüner Veltliner Kamptal DAC Zöbinger Heiligenstein with a slight residual sweetness. However, Riesling is also very important to Paul Retzl, influenced by his ancestors. In addition to the Riesling Kamptal DAC Zöbinger Pfaffenberg, wine connoisseurs appreciate the Riesling "Bergjuwel®" Kamptal DAC Zöbinger Heiligenstein, which benefits from the mineral terroir of the special location. With the Sauvignon Blanc vines, which father Erwin Retzl planted on the sunny slopes of the Zöbinger Heiligenstein 30 years ago, this project has developed into another quality mainstay of the business. The Sauvignon Blanc always matures into excellent Prädikat wines. The estate's other wines are not as well known, the interesting range includes Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc Weissburgunder, Welschriesling, Roter Traminer and Zweigelt. The wine cellar at Zöbinger Heiligenstein in the picturesque Kamptal is well worth a visit.
