Weingut Hirsch

Heiligenstein Grüner Veltliner

9.0163 ratings
9.077 pro ratings
Kamptal, Niederösterreich, Austria
Grüner Veltliner
Asian Cuisine, Chili & Hot Spicy, Blue Cheese, Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Mark Eastom

Great gruner, overachieves. Lots of fruit, little bit of vegetal character and bracing acidity. Yum.

Great gruner, overachieves. Lots of fruit, little bit of vegetal character and bracing acidity. Yum.

Mar 29th, 2018
Lee James

Great value match for strong flavours and spices, just enough body to hold up to Szechuan cuisine without being too crisp and zingy

Great value match for strong flavours and spices, just enough body to hold up to Szechuan cuisine without being too crisp and zingy

2 people found it helpfulMay 8th, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

The perfect pairing with the hoisin, ginger, rice & sherry vinegar, sesame oil, scallions, garlic, chili sauce, white pepper, Tabasco, Tarmari soy sauce, fresh cilantro and roasted jalapeño Tomahawk Pork Chop. The wine on it's own 9.2 & a 9.4 with the meal. This is a very similar recipe that Mustard's Grill serves in Napa. My facsimile recreation. Pretty damn tasty.

The perfect pairing with the hoisin, ginger, rice & sherry vinegar, sesame oil, scallions, garlic, chili sauce, white pepper, Tabasco, Tarmari soy sauce, fresh cilantro and roasted jalapeño Tomahawk Pork Chop. The wine on it's own 9.2 & a 9.4 with the meal. This is a very similar recipe that Mustard's Grill serves in Napa. My facsimile recreation. Pretty damn tasty.

1 person found it helpfulMar 4th, 2017
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Zippy and spicy. Packed with a riotous bouquet of fresh green herbs. Lingering flavors of dried white peach.

Zippy and spicy. Packed with a riotous bouquet of fresh green herbs. Lingering flavors of dried white peach.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2016
Scott Kirkpatrick

Pretty classic Grüner. Fresh and lively. There was a slight waxiness that was not unlike Chenin. Very cool.

Pretty classic Grüner. Fresh and lively. There was a slight waxiness that was not unlike Chenin. Very cool.

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2015
Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

8.8

Rich stone fruit. Soft salinity. Integrated acid. Slight mineral. Approachable and straightforward.

Rich stone fruit. Soft salinity. Integrated acid. Slight mineral. Approachable and straightforward.

1 person found it helpfulMar 2nd, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Grapefruit, limes and limestone on the nose. Pink & regular grapefruit, lime, green apples, beautiful green melon, yellow florals, refined, grippy, amazing minerality, perfect acidity and a beautiful long ripe, round, finish. For those of you that haven't jumped on to try Gruner Veltliner, this is one try as the 13 vintage is sensational. Looks like it's also available through Delectable for a decent price. Great on it's own and pairs well with those hard to pair green vegetables...like asparagus etc..

Grapefruit, limes and limestone on the nose. Pink & regular grapefruit, lime, green apples, beautiful green melon, yellow florals, refined, grippy, amazing minerality, perfect acidity and a beautiful long ripe, round, finish. For those of you that haven't jumped on to try Gruner Veltliner, this is one try as the 13 vintage is sensational. Looks like it's also available through Delectable for a decent price. Great on it's own and pairs well with those hard to pair green vegetables...like asparagus etc..

Jan 21st, 2017
Marty Mathis

2013 vintage: Light gold color. Deep complex and very inviting aroma. (Old worldly but completely clean aromas). Tangerine, spritz Apple jiuce. Limes and dry rocks very interesting arimas. Gramma's bosom warmth... Inviting aromas. Dried citrus candy notes. Wow!

Richer style with round texture but remains fresh and medium vibrant. Warm light oak char, world class.

Well centered acid / fruit balance. Sophisticated and like good ripe Chablis. River stones and mild chalk in finish. Long and super well made.

Awesome !!

2013 vintage: Light gold color. Deep complex and very inviting aroma. (Old worldly but completely clean aromas). Tangerine, spritz Apple jiuce. Limes and dry rocks very interesting arimas. Gramma's bosom warmth... Inviting aromas. Dried citrus candy notes. Wow!

Richer style with round texture but remains fresh and medium vibrant. Warm light oak char, world class.

Well centered acid / fruit balance. Sophisticated and like good ripe Chablis. River stones and mild chalk in finish. Long and super well made.

Awesome !!

Apr 28th, 2016
Nick Benz

Pear, green apple, guava, yeast, wet stone, sneaky acidity

Pear, green apple, guava, yeast, wet stone, sneaky acidity

Mar 25th, 2016
Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.0

Racy, Clean, Green...Textbook Kamptal Gruner

Racy, Clean, Green...Textbook Kamptal Gruner

Jan 13th, 2016