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| Drinking window: Drink between 2016 and 2028 (based on 10 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.2 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 7 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by asgerG on 12/21/2023 & rated 93 points: PnP
Metallic yellow with maturity, ripe yellow fruits, minerality
Racy harmonious palate, hA, m-B, dry, loads of fruit, elegant long finish
Drink now-onwards (139 views) | | | Tasted by vintage_whine on 2/11/2023: reticent at first, and weighty. with an hour of air the savory vegetal and white pepper notes came through, with more of the bitter textural qualities, but fruit never really came out to balance those secondaries. also would have expected a bit more botrytis, 13.5%. (178 views) | | | Tasted by flah00 on 2/4/2021 & rated 89 points: Pleasant lychee on the nose and something floral as well
Over time noticed baking spices on the palette
Good balance of acidity along with the light/med body (267 views) | | | Tasted by Roland67 on 12/7/2020 & rated 91 points: Very fine balance of acidity and minerality underneath the fresh citrus and lime in the fruit. Toward the end a stony and salty minerality. Served with smoked salmon and that went well. P90-91+ (265 views) | | | Tasted by Roland67 on 10/20/2019 & rated 90 points: Pale yellow. Much minerality in the nose with citrus and lime. On the palate a firm acidity and more citrus in the medium long finish. Some stony, salty notes in the end. A wine for food. I like the composition. 90-91P (318 views) |
| By David Schildknecht
Vinous, 2013: A Great Vintage for Austrian Riesling and Grüner Veltliner (Nov 2015) (11/1/2015)
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Vinous, Austria 2013 - Part 1 (Sep 2015) (9/1/2015)
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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.Grüner 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).Grub 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.Kamptal The Kamptal Region - Introduction (Winemonger.com)
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