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| Drinking window: Drink between 2013 and 2015 (based on 5 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.6 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 9 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Bellissimo on 7/28/2015: Twisted and poured. Don't drink a lot of Gruber but liked this. Lots of ocean spray, light nuts, white flowers. Darn near spritzy. Would buy again. (1531 views) | | | Tasted by oolah on 3/23/2014: Ridiculous label, pretty decent gruner with good qpr (2322 views) | | | Tasted by oolah on 11/17/2013: Good, sturdy, reliable wine despite the goofy label. (2565 views) | | | Tasted by patsox on 9/20/2013 & rated 88 points: Solid and vibrant, as GV should be. (2566 views) | | | Tasted by drinkfunkyanddance on 6/7/2013: Delicious. Should be a few $ less, but this is a crowd pleaser if there ever was one. If someone's never had a grüner veltliner before, this is a great starter. Mmm. (2785 views) | | | Tasted by TashNYC on 4/6/2013 & rated 87 points: Poured by lisa. Fresh nose. Almost sparkling, crisp with good acidity. I get savory, lentils, nuts, some mineral. Maybe needs time. (1522 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 1/24/2013 & rated 90 points: 2011 Vintage Germany and Austria: Terry Theise and WineWise/The Vienna Wine Company Trade Tasting (Fort Mason Conference Center, San Francisco, California): Very light green-tinged yellow color; savory, celery seed nose; savory, celery seed, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 90+ points (1096 views) |
| By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (1/24/2013)
(Weingut Hirsch Grüner Veltliner #1) Very light green-tinged yellow color; savory, celery seed nose; savory, celery seed, mineral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 90+ points 90 points | By Terry Theise
Terry Theise Estate Selections, 2012 Austrian Catalog (6/1/2012)
(Hirsch Grüner Veltliner "veltliner #1") ($20.00) CORE-LIST WINE. Valerie Masten asked what went into this wine. Johannes is using less and less purchased fruit, and wants eventually to use none at all. Meanwhile, “Not even God knows what’s in there,” he observed. I coulda swore I tasted some Hunter Valley Semillon or maybe some South Downs Reichensteiner from the U.K. In fact this is a markedly tasty and successful 2011; surprisingly dark aromas lead into a fresh silvery palate mingling flowering fields and nettle; it’s spicy yet calm and poised, even lapidary. And blissfully light (11.5%!). |
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| Weingut Hirsch Producer website
Hirsch Vineyards, Kamptal Austria
Regarded as one of the most dynamic and engaging young winemakers in Austria, Johannes Hirsch is well placed to further the evolution of Austrian wine. With access to some of the finest vineyards in the Kamptal region, a dedicated approach to viticulture, and incredible attention to detail, innovative and adventurous spirit, making this one of the most exciting estates in Austria. Although they are located in a relatively small viticultural area, the vineyards Johannes works with are incredibly diverse. From the Lamm vineyard (south-facing slopes with soil composed of löss and loam), to the Heiligenstein vineyard (a bowl-shaped vineyard with southern exposure and conglomerate soils of desert sandstone embedded with decomposed volcanic and carbonized vegetation), to the Gaisberg vineyard (soils of fertile brown earth and crystalline rock), use of biodynamic practices allows him to get the best of his raw materials. In the cellars a fairly traditional approach is maintained. Fermentations are achieved through ambient yeasts, and wines are kept separate with very little blending, the vineyard is the most important expression. Johannes was a very early adopter of stelvin closures in the country, and his confidence has been validated by a recent study that confirms not only the quality of the seal but also the aging abilities. A respect for nature is coupled with an intricate knowledge of bio-dynamic practices.Grüner VeltlinerGrüner Veltliner, (or Gruener Veltliner when spelled without the Umlaut) is an indigenous white grape from Austria. Grüner Veltliner accounts for nearly 30% of the country's plantings making it the most widely grown grape in the country.
Grüner Veltliner is grown throughout the wine growing areas of Austria, but is most prominent in the area of Neiderösterrich (Lower Austria.) Grüner Veltliner is an ancient descendant of the white grape, Traminer, its other parent remains unknown.
Grüner Veltliner is a DAC classified wine in the wine growing areas of the Weinvertel DAC (District Appellation Control), Kremstal DAC, Kamptal DAC, Traisental DAC and Lethaiberg DAC. Other important growing areas include the areas of Wachau, Vienna, and Wagram despite the fact these regions are not currently recognized under the DAC system. Grüner Veltliner wines typically 12.5% abv, but can have more or less dependent on the region, the year and winemaker's personal style.
Grüner Veltliner is most commonly known as a bone-dry, highly acidic grape with distinct aromas and flavors of white pepper, green apple and citrus. While this is the typical flavor profile for young Grüner Veltliner wines, it is important to recognize that Grüner Veltliner is a very expressive grape and will show different dependent upon the region in which it is grown. For example, the Weinvertel will demonstrate high-acid, white pepper and green apple as noted, but a Grüner Veltliner from the Wachau is likely to show characteristics more typical of that of Riesling -richer, deeper fruit and a touch of stone; still other regions display different expressions that can include tropical notes, stone fruits, flint, smoke and more.
Though many Grüner Veltliner wines are made for immediate consumption, Grüner Veltliner can have incredible aging potential and can often be compared with white Burgundy, after all they are grown at roughly the same latitude. Grüner Veltliner made for aging will likely be slightly higher in alcohol and contain later-harvested grapes.
Although Grüner Veltliner is typically vinified dry, it may also be used on its own or as part of a cuvée to make sweeter styles such as Beerenauslese, Trokenbeeranauslese, Ruster Ausbruch (in the town of Rust only) or Eiswein.
Grüner Veltliner is an average-ripening grape and is typically harvested in October in Austria though weather conditions can force vine growers to harvest early.
Gruner Veltliner may be found in other areas of the world under the name of Weißgipfler, Grünmuskateller (AT), Veltlínské zelené (CZ), Zöld veltelini (HU), Veltlínske zelené (SK) or Zeleni veltlinec (SL).Austria Wein aus Österreich (Österreichischen Weinmarketinggesellschaft) | Austrian Wine Classifications (Winemonger.com)Niederösterreich Weinstraße Niederösterreich
Lower Austria Wine Region
Lower Austria isn't "southern" Austria, but rather northeastern. It derives its name from its downriver location on the Danube River, which flows from west to east.Kamptal The Kamptal Region - Introduction (Winemonger.com)
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