Franz Hirtzberger
Kirchweg Smaragd Grüner Veltliner
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.
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, 2016About 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.
May 26th, 2015Had 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, 2017Something new for me as my wife and I travelled through Spitz in the Wachau. Seemed quite linear, as expected for its age. For its price, I'd hope it opens up in time. As more of a Riesling drinker, my first experience with this variety had me hooked to try more
Something new for me as my wife and I travelled through Spitz in the Wachau. Seemed quite linear, as expected for its age. For its price, I'd hope it opens up in time. As more of a Riesling drinker, my first experience with this variety had me hooked to try more
Jul 31st, 2016