Pale straw colour (which is really deep for Gruner). Really rich on nose and palate as well. There was some seepage on this bottle, but I don't really smell any oxidation. Caraway, baked pear, melon, and white floral nose with a leesy note too. This is a really ripe example of Gruner. There is some fine delineation and precision here despite the richness (lots of extract, almost waxy and Savennieres like). Lingering and expansive finish with a bright lime note. Medium level of acidity. Outstanding and unique. However, those looking for a more typical bracing style might be a little disappointed.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
(Hiedler Grüner Veltliner "Loess") ($22.00) Amazingly good this year, because it’s incredibly detailed and refined, super-clear and almost pixilated; a class löss-GrüVe with hints of caraway and fennel seed, leading to a brief but attractively grassy farewell. Please note; this isn’t remarkable because it has more fruit or ripeness than usual, but because it has more strength and detail than usual. In any case it’s the best vintage since the wine was created.
NOTE: Some content is property of Terry Theise Estate Selections.
2/7/2015 - Tomportwine Likes this wine: 88 Points
less flinty and distinctive than previous vintages--did i wait too long?
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/23/2012 - drwine2001 wrote:
Medium yellow. Tart to start but the gains some creaminess and herbal flavor interest.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/4/2012 - shaftlet wrote: 90 Points
Pale straw colour (which is really deep for Gruner). Really rich on nose and palate as well. There was some seepage on this bottle, but I don't really smell any oxidation. Caraway, baked pear, melon, and white floral nose with a leesy note too. This is a really ripe example of Gruner. There is some fine delineation and precision here despite the richness (lots of extract, almost waxy and Savennieres like). Lingering and expansive finish with a bright lime note. Medium level of acidity. Outstanding and unique. However, those looking for a more typical bracing style might be a little disappointed.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment