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2013 Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Axpoint Gruner Veltliner Smaragd
- Wachau, Austria
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- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 46 / 750ml
- White - Green and Flinty
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Critic tasting note: "The remarkably powerful nose takes time to open up, hinting at yellow flowers, fern fronds, beeswax and citrus. The palate is immensely concentrated but not heavy, with a sleek density and a feeling that this has barely begun to breathe. Hang on to this; soft sprays of pepper hint at the pleasure to come. Drink as of 2017." - 95/100, Wine Enthusiast
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- From Wachau, Austria
- Avg. Price (ex-tax) $ 46 / 750ml
- White Wine – Green and Flinty
- Gruner Veltliner
- Pairs well with Shellfish, Crab and Lobster
Winery
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger is an Austrian wine estate producing white wines from Grüner Veltliner and Riesling in the Wachau region. In its strong portfolio, it is particularly known for its top-level Smaragd-designated wines, ...
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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Scallops fried with capers Starter Course
- Italian
- Beef ramen Main Course
- Contains: garlic, ginger
- Japanese
- Sesame chicken Main Course
- Contains: sesame seeds, ginger
- Chinese
- Lamb teriyaki ramen Main Course
- Contains: teriyaki sauce
- Japanese
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Vintage quality: Good
Current condition: Ready to drink
The Austrian 2013 vintage suffered a difficult year but ultimately performed admirably.
Both the winter and spring were cold with bouts of snow and rain. These chilled temperatures delayed both budbreak and flowering. Conditions remained wet and cold until June, when sud...
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