The alcohol just shows through on this. My gosh it is hot. There's some developed, pine forest elements and some lingering citrus along with the expected minerality. The problem is that over the top is a ton of obvious alcohol. Not good.
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This is an interesting contrast to the 1999 version, which I'vealso had. Citrus on the nose and minerally. Not a lot of diesel. Unusually pure and focused on the palate. The 1999 reminded me of a professional ballet dancer with a combination of finesse and power. The 1998 has that, too. But my problem with the 1998 is my problem with most Austrian wines. It's just too dry and the acid is unpleasant. The 1999 has enough fruit that, on my taste buds, it is wonderful to drink. So I think most wine drinkers would like the focus and elegance of the 1998 but it's too dry for me.
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5/11/2011 - Rieslingfan wrote: 78 Points
The alcohol just shows through on this. My gosh it is hot. There's some developed, pine forest elements and some lingering citrus along with the expected minerality. The problem is that over the top is a ton of obvious alcohol. Not good.
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2/12/2010 - stevetimko wrote:
This is an interesting contrast to the 1999 version, which I'vealso had. Citrus on the nose and minerally. Not a lot of diesel. Unusually pure and focused on the palate. The 1999 reminded me of a professional ballet dancer with a combination of finesse and power. The 1998 has that, too. But my problem with the 1998 is my problem with most Austrian wines. It's just too dry and the acid is unpleasant. The 1999 has enough fruit that, on my taste buds, it is wonderful to drink. So I think most wine drinkers would like the focus and elegance of the 1998 but it's too dry for me.
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