WE ARE HIGH FIVE

We weren’t looking to start a wine import company, but sometimes the universe has plans that don’t align with yours. A one-month visit to Styria in 2023 turned into the gift of new roads, new friends, new wines, and a new appreciation for extreme farming. After just two winery visits, we knew that the story of Styrian wine, and of Austria in a broader context, needed to be shared back in the US. It was right there, standing amongst the vines in the lush, green Sausal mountains, that High Five Selections came to be.

We consider ourselves lucky to have visited winegrowers and cellars throughout Europe and the Caucasus, experiencing profound moments on the steep terraces of the Mosel Valley, the plunging, bucolic valleys of Valtellina, and the rugged, wild vineyards of Georgia among other beautiful places. And our first visit to Styria was just as profound. There is no place so verdant, wet, and steep as this part of Austria, where the people are deeply humble and kind and the wines are astoundingly delicious and almost unspoken of in the US.

It’s a joy to to offer the most comprehensive portfolio of Styrian growers in the US, but we’re also very pleased to represent several fantastic growers in Burgenland and Weinviertel doing exceptional work as stewards of Austrian terroir. There’s an incredible depth of diversity among soils, varieties, and landscapes so our mission is to support winemakers across Austria.

This is Austria’s moment to shine and we’re excited to champion such a dynamic group of winegrowers. Thank you for journeying with us!