Leth Tasting with Franz Leth

A wonderful afternoon tasting the Leth portfolio with the added treat of some 20-30 year old library wines and the insightful commentary of the winemaker, Franz Leth.

• NV Nicolas Maillart Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rosé 92 Points

  France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

  Strawberry shortcake nose with great minerality. Vigorous medium-fine bubbles. Nice acidity and excellent balance.

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It was nice to have to opportunity to appreciate the different styles of Gruner and to see its aging potential.

• 2007 Leth Grüner Veltliner Scheiben 90 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Wagram

  A ripe nose with apricot, lemon, white pepper, and anise. Compared to the Steinagrund, less herbaceousness and more perceptible alcohol. Lots of acid - this needs some time. Potential for improvement. 90+.

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• 2010 Leth Grüner Veltliner Steinagrund 90 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Wagram

  Fruit-driven nose with green apple, Meyer lemon, passion fruit, white pepper, and parsley. Citrus, apple, river stone, palate. Citrusy acidity and excellent balance. Medium-plus finish. For short-medium term drinking.

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• 1979 Leth Grüner Veltliner Brunnthal Wagram 92 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Wagram

  My first birth year wine. Chamomile, bell pepper, Marcona almonds on the nose with some sherry notes. Dry, nutty, green bean palate with only slight oxidation and some definite signs of life. A really great experience to try this.

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• 2009 Leth Roter Veltliner Hofweingarten Wagram 89 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Wagram

  An easy-drinking white with ripe apple, pear, honey, and dried herb flavors. Smooth with balanced acidity.

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• 1990 Leth Roter Veltliner Scheiben Wagram 91 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Wagram

  Honey, golden raisin, apple nose with hints of oxidation. Dry palate with apple, grassy herbs, and smoked almonds. I really liked the honeyed notes in concert with the total lack of sweetness. Holding up well for a 20 year old wine.

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• 2009 Leth Riesling Felser Weinberge Wagram 89 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Wagram

  Floral nose with apple, lemon-lime, and green mango. Smooth, round, and easy-drinking but with enough hints of acid and minerality to play well with food.

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• 2008 Leth Pinot Noir Reserve Wagram 89 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Wagram

  Ripe black cherry, caramel, violets on the nose with a hint of barnyard. Ripe, masculine palate of coffee, black cherry, and oak. Medium bodied with nice acidity. Needs some time to integrate the oak.

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• 2006 Leth Zweigelt Gigama Reserve Wagram 87 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Wagram

  Ripe raspberry and red currant, vanilla, and mocha. A low acid, easy drinking wine. Decent.

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• 1983 Leth Weissburgunder Auslese Brunnthal Wagram 92 Points

  Austria, Niederösterreich, Wagram

  Agave nectar, golden raisin, sweet lemons, and tropical fruit. Off-dry palate still retaining some freshness and a little bit of acidity. Medium-plus finish. 14.5% abv, which probably helped it survive as long as it has despite the lowish acid.

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