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2017 Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Rotes Tor
Grüner Veltliner
- Austria
- Niederösterreich
- Wachau
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Community Tasting Notes 8
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Tim Heaton Likes this wine:
February 23, 2024 - I wasn't so happy upon release as it was a bit too coiled, but now it's finally come into the zone. For a Federspiel in this vintage, I'm pretty impressed, but then I usually am at this address. Just got my latest offer from Flatiron the current release (2022) of this wine is now $37 vs the $30 I paid several years ago. In this post-pandemic scheme of things, that's not bad at all. Easily recommended based on this showing. Now and the next several years.
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winepog Likes this wine: 92 points
December 19, 2021 - To appreciate this wine, embrace the acidity and the length of the finish.Limes. Great with creamy sauces or tropical fishes. This wine is also longer than the day. Not fruit forward, but that is not its role. Beauty wine. Cheers! I increased score from 91 to 92 because this wine has been on my mind ever since I opened it.
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Ben Christiansen wrote:
August 26, 2021 - Really darn good but where is my Smaragd?!?!?
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dlowrey99 wrote: 89 points
April 16, 2021 - good wine, a bit austere on the palate, was hoping for a bit more liveliness; acid and citrus notes a bit too dominate for my tastes.
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rmalloy wrote: 87 points
March 22, 2021 - I am surprised by this wine's dullness. It has light Sprite flavors -- citrus and mild minerality. Almost no power on the finish. I don't know how to reconcile my perception of this wine with professional and CT reviews. This happens from time to time.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type White
- Producer Franz Hirtzberger
- Varietal Grüner Veltliner
- Designation Federspiel
- Vineyard Rotes Tor
- Country Austria
- Region Niederösterreich
- SubRegion Wachau
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Code 9120017631378
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 51 (53%)
- Consumed 46 (47%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- RegionNiederösterreich
- SubRegionWachau
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