Franz Hirtzberger

Axpoint Smaragd Grüner Veltliner

9.377 ratings
9.439 pro ratings
Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria
Grüner Veltliner
Asian Cuisine, Chili & Hot Spicy, Blue Cheese, Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

Botrytis with a hint of Gruner

Botrytis with a hint of Gruner

Oct 4th, 2020
Lee Pitofsky

Emphatic nose of green apples, notes of ripe peach, exotic spices and white pepper with a long finish

Emphatic nose of green apples, notes of ripe peach, exotic spices and white pepper with a long finish

Jan 20th, 2018
Tom Kobylarz

There is a reason why they call it Gruner...aromas and flavors of green sweet peas, green herbs mixed with mineral laced apricots. #axpoint #hirtzberger

There is a reason why they call it Gruner...aromas and flavors of green sweet peas, green herbs mixed with mineral laced apricots. #axpoint #hirtzberger

Aug 8th, 2016
Sarah O'Kelley

Very complex & delicious - lemon lime & green herbs on nose goes more decadent & tropical on palate - lemon custard & lemongrass & warm straw! Yum!

Very complex & delicious - lemon lime & green herbs on nose goes more decadent & tropical on palate - lemon custard & lemongrass & warm straw! Yum!

May 19th, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.3

Lovely balance and minerality. Good depth

Lovely balance and minerality. Good depth

May 4th, 2016
Morten Nass

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Mar 17th, 2016
Mike Cox

Steely, complex. Good weight. Not tart or heavy RS.

Steely, complex. Good weight. Not tart or heavy RS.

Feb 22nd, 2016
Alex Alan

Wine Director Hotel Delmano

9.3

2013. Axpoint rules.

2013. Axpoint rules.

Sep 21st, 2015
Michael Morris

Wine Director The Park Café

9.6

So creamy yet so pure. 13 years old and fresh as can be.

So creamy yet so pure. 13 years old and fresh as can be.

Jul 26th, 2015
Josh Nadel

Vinter Gothic Wine; Wine Director Locanda Verde, The Dutch NYC, The Dutch Miami, Lafayette, The Public Theatre of New York

10

Unbridled. Unadulterated. There can be only one.

Unbridled. Unadulterated. There can be only one.

Jun 26th, 2015