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2013 Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Smaragd Singerriedel
Riesling
- Austria
- Niederösterreich
- Wachau
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Community Tasting Notes 22
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MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 94 points
June 10, 2023 - Holy moly, this is good stuff. Burnished golden-yellow, with excellent legs. Nose has that beautiful lambswool that only comes with age, but this is especially delicate and ethereal. And the palate is a match: beautiful bruised apple fruit that evolves and evolves into a complex, suave, suave finish. This is most likely at its absolute peak of drinkability, so if you have some, drink it now before it begins to decline. This is a beauty right now, with reason to wait to enjoy. 5-13-17-9: 94/100.
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NoTrollingerPlease Likes this wine: 92 points
May 6, 2023 - 10 years after Riesling tasting - 2013 (Restaurant Holz und Feuer, Kirchheim, Germany): Glass: Sophienwald Universal
Changed the flight order to have the two baroque wines with the main course. Very bold and sweet nose. Same on the palate: bold, lots of extract, phenolic, sweet, dense and deep. Good length. Needs probably a decade more to blend in all its components. 91-92+1 person found this helpful Comment -
Mr T wrote:
February 15, 2023 - Took a while to open and initially not as chilled as I would have preferred
This was much better later in the evening as both initial shortcomings were remedied
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melvinyeowq wrote: 95 points
December 23, 2022 - Lunch at Batard: Wanted to share this producer since most people don't have much experience with Austrian Rieslings. For me this is a ridiculous value given that you can get the top plot of the top producer for under S$200. Took time to open up but when it did it showed a beautiful balance with layers of honeyed fruit without being too sweet. Loved the generosity of the mouthfeel, but wasn't too heavy unlike the warmer vintages. Unanimously the favourite white of the lunch.
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Mr T wrote:
October 27, 2020 - This really is a terrific Riesling. Color deep yellow but I find the wine to be very dry but deep intense flavors. Absolutely gorgeous over 2 nights and wonderful fruit and acid....could drink this all night, especially if somebody else is buying. 94
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By David Schildknecht
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2013
- Type White
- Producer Franz Hirtzberger
- Varietal Riesling
- Designation Smaragd
- Vineyard Singerriedel
- Country Austria
- Region Niederösterreich
- SubRegion Wachau
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Code 9120017632870
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (2%)
- In Cellars 206 (67%)
- Consumed 94 (31%)
Food Pairing
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- RegionNiederösterreich
- SubRegionWachau
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