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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 4 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by alanr on 3/23/2024 & rated 91 points: Light honey gold in color, I get some light savory notes on the nose, just a hint of petrol, a touch of crushed fruit; fairly rich, though more controlled than expected from a 2012, with good intensity, but also decent tension as well, and lovely light complexity. The warmer vintage character comes through, but this wine carries it well. Finishes a touch on the softer side. Probably right in the zone for ideal drinking, but should endure for many years to come. (180 views) | | | Tasted by TashNYC on 7/6/2022 & rated 90 points: Dry notes of apple, pear, almond. (202 views) | | | Tasted by Tairroirist on 4/17/2014 & rated 88 points: spicy, tropic fruit, acidic but not pronounced (1337 views) | | | Tasted by rjonwine@gmail.com on 1/27/2014 & rated 92 points: Light lemon yellow color; tart pear, apple nose; tasty, tart pear, apple, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points (378 views) |
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Vinous, Jul-13, IWC Issue #10144 (7/1/2013)
(Weingut (Josef) Hirsch Riesling Heiligenstein) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (1/27/2014)
(Weingut Hirsch Riesling Zöbinger Heiligenstein) Light lemon yellow color; tart pear, apple nose; tasty, tart pear, apple, mineral palate; medium-plus finish 92+ points 92 points |
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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.Riesling Varietal character (Appellation America) | A short history of Riesling (Uncork) | Riesling (wikipedia)Zöbinger Heiligensteina single vineyard in Kamptal. exact position on weinlagen.info
The Heiligenstein is currently considered by most winelovers to be one of the very best vineyards in all of Europe. Here, volcanic rock has been blanketed with desert sandstone from the Permian period – this formation, which arose some 250–270 million years ago, offers a solid basis for growing the finest Rieslings. The microclimate in this shell-shaped vineyard stimulates the aromas that are the most characteristic of this noble variety. And between the vineyard parcels one encounters flora and fauna that are more typically found in far distant southern, Mediterranean environs.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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