Rich and energetic showing ripe peach, green apple, loads of crushed rocks, hints of sea salt and tingling acidity. Finishes with great length and intensity. Excellent.
Rich and energetic showing ripe peach, green apple, loads of crushed rocks, hints of sea salt and tingling acidity. Finishes with great length and intensity. Excellent.
Jun 5th, 2020
Steely peaches and herbs! Sing it!
Steely peaches and herbs! Sing it!
Jul 28th, 2018
A fabulous bottle. Great texture, depth and richness. Tremendously versatile at the dinner table.
A fabulous bottle. Great texture, depth and richness. Tremendously versatile at the dinner table.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2017
Amy had this 10 years ago
Amy had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulDec 29th, 2014
The 2011 Setzberg has gained significant richness since my last taste a year ago. Tonight I found a seductive bouquet of ripe peach, mango and hints of lime, followed by smoky minerality and spring florals. On the palate, silky textures with weighty persistence gave way flavors of ripe apple, mango, sweet herbs and a twang of citrus driven acidity. It finished with caking minerality, hints of peach tea and a buzz of green apple acidity. Color me impressed.
The 2011 Setzberg has gained significant richness since my last taste a year ago. Tonight I found a seductive bouquet of ripe peach, mango and hints of lime, followed by smoky minerality and spring florals. On the palate, silky textures with weighty persistence gave way flavors of ripe apple, mango, sweet herbs and a twang of citrus driven acidity. It finished with caking minerality, hints of peach tea and a buzz of green apple acidity. Color me impressed.
Feb 8th, 2017
Utterly delicious. Ripe, steely grapefruit, sprinkled with peach juice and herbs. Or something like that. Will develop too.
Utterly delicious. Ripe, steely grapefruit, sprinkled with peach juice and herbs. Or something like that. Will develop too.
May 17th, 2016
While 2011 not my fave vintage in Austria this wine was an absolute delight tonight. Lemon zest slate white flowers peach blossoms and that's just the nose!
While 2011 not my fave vintage in Austria this wine was an absolute delight tonight. Lemon zest slate white flowers peach blossoms and that's just the nose!
Jul 26th, 2014
2006 Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Smaragd Wachau Austria. Golden colour, very viscous (14%). Powerful Riesling with tart tropical fruit flavours, spiced orchard fruit and honeysuckle. Dry and firm on the finish.
2006 Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Smaragd Wachau Austria. Golden colour, very viscous (14%). Powerful Riesling with tart tropical fruit flavours, spiced orchard fruit and honeysuckle. Dry and firm on the finish.
May 19th, 2014
Balances in excellent sweetness. Great daytime white.
Balances in excellent sweetness. Great daytime white.
Jun 19th, 2021
Wachau, Niederösterreich, Austria
