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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2021 (based on 7 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.3 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 17 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by NoTrollingerPlease on 7/23/2023 & rated 93 points: Fresh, young, crisp and clear, deep and dense. No real notes taken. 92-93 (280 views) | | | Tasted by olemski on 12/31/2022 & rated 93 points: Golden hue that speaks of 15 years. Beguiling scent of exotic fruits in a firm and elegant shape, with an undertow of blanched almonds and a hint of dill. Smooth and harmonious in the mouth, with a very long aftertaste. The poised elegance and harmony of this wine makes it truly outstanding. (The fewer points given now reflect my drive to turn back the prevalent inflated level of points all around.) (257 views) | | | Tasted by olemski on 10/16/2021 & rated 95 points: A truly outstanding wine with heavenly harmony in the aroma. Nothing really sticks out, but associations go in the direction of honey mixed with fresh fruits and herbs. Perfect harmony in the mouth as well, and a lingering pleasant aftertaste. The problem with harmony at this level is that it makes it impossible to write detailed tasting notes. (453 views) | | | Tasted by Keith Levenberg on 6/13/2020 & rated 97 points: Wow, didn't see this one coming. This isn't so much a fruit bomb as the glowing uranium-235 at the core of the fruit bomb. It's all fruit at this stage, super-luscious creamy fruit like banana and pineapple that's been deepened by the bottle age in a way that makes it feel almost bruléed, delivered with an intensity that does for gruner what something like Chave Hermitage does for syrah: ratcheting up the density without fattening up the frame. In fact this is still lean and acute even though the buzzing energy it had on release has turned more placid. (2859 views) | | | Tasted by AudunG on 11/10/2018 & rated 93 points: Fruity, floral and spicy aromas in the direction of Gewürztraminer. Soft, fat and rich on the palate, with great depth and power. Impressive. (832 views) | | | Tasted by jrobs7777 on 4/13/2018: From magnum. Wow this has evolved beautifully. The acid is still there but this has mellowed. Orchard fruits, a touch of honey even. Minerals, lemon zest. Lingering finish. Perfect food wine but it will stand up on its own. (1058 views) | | | Tasted by fatboi on 11/18/2017 & rated 91 points: A very dense wine and quite viscous. Seemed to show a bit more age than I expected but not in a negative way. acidity was well balanced. Started off the night with it and found it quite enjoyable. Could wait another couple years if one wanted. (989 views) | | | Tasted by jrobs7777 on 11/27/2014 flawed bottle: Well nuts. This was oxidized. Foil stuck to bottle. Cork had some signs of leakage. Wine was darker yellow, and clearly "off." If t was drinkable, sure. But what an incredible disappointment. This wine is so outstanding when its on. We have 3 more magnums. Here's hoping they are still solid. (1804 views) | | | Tasted by NotNYC on 5/17/2014 & rated 91 points: About 4 hours air and this is beginning to hit stride. But putting other bottles back into the cellar. Just too soon as perhaps its still a bit closed.
Delicious and enticing. Great with a Soft Shell Crab and Ramp sandwich.
Dunno why but suspect this may show its best after the 10 year mark. (2013 views) | | | Tasted by EMichels on 7/8/2013 & rated 92 points: From magnum; Nice; Bright green acid (1957 views) | | | Tasted by jrobs7777 on 9/29/2011 & rated 94 points: From a magnum. Buckle up for this wine. It is an absolute knock out and a joy to drink. It is exceptionally versatile, although I'd probably recommend with food due to the higher acidity and denser texture. Here is what you get. Tropical fruits, wet stone and minerals with nice body and tingling acidity. It is practically like a punch in the face when you take the first sip. So much going on. The finish is just a tad sweet and goes on. (2517 views) | | | Tasted by ricknat1 on 12/19/2010 & rated 91 points: Julie (25th) and Elliott's (23rd) Birthday Dinner at Bouley; 12/18/2010-12/19/2010 (Bouley): Primary but with intense fruit flavors of lime, guava and floral undertones. Balanced and delicious, finished with a nice, spicy complexity (3306 views) | | | Tasted by amateurwino on 4/22/2010 & rated 92 points: Has an amazing nose that is a ringer for some shellfish, perhaps steamed mussels; palate is very complex - a lot of stoniness but also some fruit coming through here. Very interesting, very mineral; this is definitely a step up from the other wines in terms of being complex and flavorful. 91-92+ (2121 views) | | | Tasted by NotNYC on 12/4/2009: Unbelievable complexity. From the seductive nose right through the long finish - spellbound. First night much less so but 4 days vacu in fridge and when this warmed it became absolutely stellar and very dynamic. Every sniff was a new set of scents. Each taste sent me to a new heaven. Depth, concentration, intensity yet so graceful and balanced. Fantastic. Contemplative. And I need a new vocabulary to begin to describe this. (2041 views) | | | Tasted by Keith Levenberg on 8/31/2009 & rated 94 points: Well, if you have any abrasions in your mouth you don't know about, drink this and you'll find out about them real quick. By far the most electric acidity of any of the wines I've encountered in the Prager portfolio to date, seriously amped-up over the standard Achleiten. Everything that's there is here but more vivid and more extreme and so dynamic it practically jackhammers through its minerality and sprays metal shavings everywhere. (2293 views) | | | Tasted by henrychinaski on 4/5/2009 flawed bottle: One of the most anticipated bottles of the evening and sadly it was corked. Yet you could still get a hint of the intensity and greatness of the wine. (1871 views) | | | Tasted by henrychinaski on 3/19/2009 & rated 97 points: Another amazing Gruner from 2007 right up there with a recent 2007 Pichler M. Great acidity. A variety of refreshing citrus notes. Smooth and balanced. Juicy at times. Slate/rock. Wow! (2079 views) |
| By Peter Moser
Vinous, November/December 2008, IWC Issue #141
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| Prager Producer WebsiteGrüner 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).Achleitenis a single vineyard in the Wachau belonging to the village Weißenkirchen. On weinlagen.infoAustria 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.Wachau Official tourism website
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