Franz Hirtzberger
Kirchweg Smaragd Grüner Veltliner

Grüner Veltliner

Asian Cuisine, Chili & Hot Spicy, Blue Cheese, Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Viognier-esque bitterness, Riesling-esque fruit, Burgundy minerality. A chameleon but still quintessential Gruner. The toffee notes and golden hue screams Smaragd.
Viognier-esque bitterness, Riesling-esque fruit, Burgundy minerality. A chameleon but still quintessential Gruner. The toffee notes and golden hue screams Smaragd.
Feb 22nd, 2025About as good an example of Smaragd as I've seen recently. Cauliflower, honeyed, mealy apple, oily and rich.
About as good an example of Smaragd as I've seen recently. Cauliflower, honeyed, mealy apple, oily and rich.
1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2015Densely packed Smaragd - fruit and herbs and a dash of botrytis thrown in for good measure. Pretty compelling stuff now, but has a ways to go yet, and more complexity to reveal.
Densely packed Smaragd - fruit and herbs and a dash of botrytis thrown in for good measure. Pretty compelling stuff now, but has a ways to go yet, and more complexity to reveal.
Jun 14th, 2016Had it along with the 2011 Grauburgunder at what we affectionately referred to as the "Baller Lunch". Awesome Gruner from arguably the best producer in the Wachau.
Had it along with the 2011 Grauburgunder at what we affectionately referred to as the "Baller Lunch". Awesome Gruner from arguably the best producer in the Wachau.
Nov 17th, 2013Not something I would typically go for, but I could certainly appreciate it.
Not something I would typically go for, but I could certainly appreciate it.
Apr 26th, 2021Golden honey rising up into the sky of my palate. It's a 2014 but tastes more mature - as if it's been travelling for a long time, in a good.
Golden honey rising up into the sky of my palate. It's a 2014 but tastes more mature - as if it's been travelling for a long time, in a good.
May 6th, 2017