What a great white, even at 12, it feels fresh and integrated. Still light straw in color like a Napa Sauv Blanc. Such an unusual wine here in the US, I’m not sure how many Austrian Pinot Blancs make it over here. Melon, tangerine and waxy notes, moderate finish length. Drink now
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4/4/2024 - guitarguy Likes this wine: 91 Points
What a great white, even at 12, it feels fresh and integrated. Still light straw in color like a Napa Sauv Blanc. Such an unusual wine here in the US, I’m not sure how many Austrian Pinot Blancs make it over here. Melon, tangerine and waxy notes, moderate finish length. Drink now
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2/23/2013 - tooch wrote: 85 Points
2011 Franz Hirtzberger Dinner (Sun Wah BBQ - Chicago, IL): Pretty mute on the nose. Very herbal, with light peach and lemon tones on the palate. A bit simplistic at this point.
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2/22/2013 - KeithAkers wrote: 88 Points
A slew of 2011 Franz Hirtzbergers (Sun Wah BBQ, Chicago IL): Nose: There is a nice mineral quality on the nose with tones of white fruits, slate, and pears. This is fragrant, but it lacks some depth.
Taste: Medium bodied with crisp medium+ acidity. There is nice balance with tones of apples, slate, white fruits, and some pears.
Overall: This was a very good pinot blanc. While there was some depth and complexity lacking, it works well as a whole.
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