Helles Strohgelb. Nichtssagende Nase, etwas Zitrusfrucht. Am Gaumen balanciert aber schwach, Apfel, Zitrus, etwas Pfeffer aber alles sehr zurückhaltend... Wäre ein korrekter Grüner Veltliner für einen Durchschnittsjahrgang aber für 2011 eine schwache Darstellung - bin enttäuscht!
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Nose: A bit shy. Some lemon-lime citrus fruit, and very mineral, with a steely, flinty edge. Very pure and crisp, and very slightly vegetal as well. Even the smell is refreshing. It does begin to open up some with air.
Mouthfeel: Surprisingly full and plush. It's not fat, but it's got some richness.
Palate: Wow. A whole different animal here. I can't remember the last time I had a wine that was so reserved on the nose but so expressive on the palate. The profile is as expected from the nose, but the volume is turned way up. Tons of fresh citrus and stone fruit, with juicy lemon, lime, and apricot flavors. Also very mineral, with a nicely bitter flinty/chalky undercurrent and nice tart acid to balance the fruit. The herbal/vegetal character is also there as a nice understated component, too. Long, sappy finish of citrus and stone.
So intense and yet so refreshing at the same time. And with the texture, it's amazing that it's only 12% ABV. This is the kind of wine where you want to drink the whole bottle by yourself. Insanely good value.
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Junge, hell strohgelbe Farbe. Frisches Bouquet nach Äpfeln und Weingartenpfirsich, leichter Hauch nach weissem Pfeffer. Am Gaumen bestätigen sich die Aromen, etwas kurz...
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The nose was slightly restrained with crushed minerals, stone, floral undergrowth and peach skin. On the palate, it showed ample weight for it's springy acidity and mineral flavored core. Stone fruit with a lemon acid zing and wet minerals washed over the senses, leaving a limestone and tart apple finish. This wine went down beautifully well and kept the mouth watering.
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Simple, straightforward aromas and flavors of apple, citrus and herbs. Nice acidity and minerality. Not terrible complex, but extremely refreshing. Drink now.
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Wonderfully balanced and delicious wine, showing beautiful citrus notes. Vividly acidic and vibrant, this is a true pleasure to drink. My first experience with Ott wines, will definitely come back for more and explore the scale.
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Gruner and Indian food: revelation. Followed a crazy hunch and boy did it pay off. This is a delicious Gruner, and a real no-brainer given the E-Z price. It had the slight syrupy sweet weight I'd hoped would help it pair well with spicy Indian, and connected neatly with the spices and peas, alongside those traditional mineral clean cotton laundry aromas and that big bright green Gruner machine thing going on. This is delicious! And makes for a 2 minute cheap, delicious meal with a good prepackaged Aloo Matar. Throw some sliced almonds and cilantro on top; pop a chilled Ott: you're rockin. Put on Simon and Garfunkel's "Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine", and start singing.
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Bernhard Ott Wine Dinner: A bigger riper wine than the 2010, but still balanced and expressive with lemongrass and citrus notes, and a mineral pungency to the finish. This wine is still coming together, and although I prefer the style of the 2010, I think this is an excellent Am Berg with lots of pleasure to offer.
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Richer and riper than the 2010, but still has great delicacy, although the wine is not the feathery caress that the 2010 was. This is absolutely lovely wine, really a satisfying, terroir-expressive, balanced, and delicious wine, and showing as much complexity as one can reasonably hope for in an entry-level under $18 wine. Excellent. Note to self: buy a bunch of bottles and enjoy them all summer and into the fall.
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11/13/2016 - TashNYC wrote: 90 Points
These were delicious but are long gone. Great QPR for $17 / bottle
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9/15/2014 - Yme wrote:
Lime and lemon base with plenty of white pepper and stoney minerals. Really refreshed the palate and went well when paired with an oily fish.
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1/11/2014 - EMAZurich wrote: 85 Points
Helles Strohgelb. Nichtssagende Nase, etwas Zitrusfrucht. Am Gaumen balanciert aber schwach, Apfel, Zitrus, etwas Pfeffer aber alles sehr zurückhaltend... Wäre ein korrekter Grüner Veltliner für einen Durchschnittsjahrgang aber für 2011 eine schwache Darstellung - bin enttäuscht!
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12/22/2013 - JVG wrote: 90 Points
Color: Pale straw yellow.
Nose: A bit shy. Some lemon-lime citrus fruit, and very mineral, with a steely, flinty edge. Very pure and crisp, and very slightly vegetal as well. Even the smell is refreshing. It does begin to open up some with air.
Mouthfeel: Surprisingly full and plush. It's not fat, but it's got some richness.
Palate: Wow. A whole different animal here. I can't remember the last time I had a wine that was so reserved on the nose but so expressive on the palate. The profile is as expected from the nose, but the volume is turned way up. Tons of fresh citrus and stone fruit, with juicy lemon, lime, and apricot flavors. Also very mineral, with a nicely bitter flinty/chalky undercurrent and nice tart acid to balance the fruit. The herbal/vegetal character is also there as a nice understated component, too. Long, sappy finish of citrus and stone.
So intense and yet so refreshing at the same time. And with the texture, it's amazing that it's only 12% ABV. This is the kind of wine where you want to drink the whole bottle by yourself. Insanely good value.
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12/15/2013 - EMAZurich wrote: 88 Points
Junge, hell strohgelbe Farbe. Frisches Bouquet nach Äpfeln und Weingartenpfirsich, leichter Hauch nach weissem Pfeffer. Am Gaumen bestätigen sich die Aromen, etwas kurz...
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7/8/2013 - Eric Guido Likes this wine: 89 Points
The nose was slightly restrained with crushed minerals, stone, floral undergrowth and peach skin. On the palate, it showed ample weight for it's springy acidity and mineral flavored core. Stone fruit with a lemon acid zing and wet minerals washed over the senses, leaving a limestone and tart apple finish. This wine went down beautifully well and kept the mouth watering.
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6/10/2013 - David_T Likes this wine: 88 Points
Simple, straightforward aromas and flavors of apple, citrus and herbs. Nice acidity and minerality. Not terrible complex, but extremely refreshing. Drink now.
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4/7/2013 - redwhiteandrich wrote: 88 Points
Seemed a but flat initially then gained a bit more intensity with time. Rounded with good acidity and minerality.
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4/3/2013 - brooklynguy Likes this wine:
Has improved over the past year. Shows more balance now, and is harmonious. Lovely wine.
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3/12/2013 - fc1910 wrote: 86 Points
fine fruitnose, on the palate real light freshness, animating, green apples, buoyant elegance, mid- to long aftertaste,
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1/14/2013 - ininov wrote:
Wonderfully balanced and delicious wine, showing beautiful citrus notes. Vividly acidic and vibrant, this is a true pleasure to drink. My first experience with Ott wines, will definitely come back for more and explore the scale.
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10/14/2012 - Gargantua wrote: 90 Points
Gruner and Indian food: revelation. Followed a crazy hunch and boy did it pay off. This is a delicious Gruner, and a real no-brainer given the E-Z price. It had the slight syrupy sweet weight I'd hoped would help it pair well with spicy Indian, and connected neatly with the spices and peas, alongside those traditional mineral clean cotton laundry aromas and that big bright green Gruner machine thing going on. This is delicious! And makes for a 2 minute cheap, delicious meal with a good prepackaged Aloo Matar. Throw some sliced almonds and cilantro on top; pop a chilled Ott: you're rockin. Put on Simon and Garfunkel's "Big Bright Green Pleasure Machine", and start singing.
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7/2/2012 - brooklynguy wrote:
Bernhard Ott Wine Dinner: A bigger riper wine than the 2010, but still balanced and expressive with lemongrass and citrus notes, and a mineral pungency to the finish. This wine is still coming together, and although I prefer the style of the 2010, I think this is an excellent Am Berg with lots of pleasure to offer.
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7/2/2012 - Brandon T. wrote: 89 Points
A tasty gruner with tingly acidity and minerality. Good QPR.
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6/8/2012 - brooklynguy wrote:
Richer and riper than the 2010, but still has great delicacy, although the wine is not the feathery caress that the 2010 was. This is absolutely lovely wine, really a satisfying, terroir-expressive, balanced, and delicious wine, and showing as much complexity as one can reasonably hope for in an entry-level under $18 wine. Excellent. Note to self: buy a bunch of bottles and enjoy them all summer and into the fall.
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