Berger Lossterrassen Gruner Veltliner 2006

Posted in November 13th, 2008
by Ray in Austria, Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal

Berger, Kremstal, Gedersdorf, Lossterrassen, Gruner Veltliner 2006 This wine is mineral driven and acidic without being lean -very long. Estate bottled by E. & M. Berger in Gedersdorf in Krems 13% $18.99 at Bottle Barn

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Summer zip

Posted in July 10th, 2008
by Ray in Austria, Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Napa Valley, Sauvignon Blanc

Salomon Undhof Hochterrassen Gruner Veltliner Trocken Qualitatswein 2007
The fruit for this wine comes from hillside terraces along the Danube by the towns of Krems and Stein in the region of Kremstal. This wine features laser-like acidity and concentrated citrus. Erzeugerabfullung in Stein 12% $14.49 at Bottle Barn Salomon
McKenzie-Mueller Napa Valley Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc 2006
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Virginia and Bordeaux

Posted in April 22nd, 2008
by Ray in Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chassagne-Montrachet, Corbieres, Corvina, France, Kremstal, Saint-Julien

Jefferson and others in America’s early history admired the wines of Bordeaux and brought their passion to the early states. This line-up features a wine from the Virginia producer that so delighted us last week and a well-regarded fourth growth of Bordeaux.
Rappahannock Cellars Virginia Cabernet Franc 2006
There’s fresh red fruits and the herbaceousness and acidity [...]

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Here comes Austria

Posted in April 18th, 2008
by Ray in Austria, Kamptal, Kremstal

Two of the leading white wine varieties make up this tiny flight.
Berger Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2006 This wine has been a value and notice you get a super size. Again tonight this wine is on target, lean and acidic. Estate bottled by E. & M. Berger in Gedersdorf in Krems 13% $9.99 at Bottle [...]

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