by Ray Johnson | Nov 6, 2010 | Austria, Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal, Niederosterreich
Laurenz V., Kamptal, Charming, Gruner Veltliner 2009 The nose features minerality, fresh red apples and baked green apples accented with brown spices, as if one was handed a freshly made apple tart. It’s this complexity that is so enticing. In the mouth the...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 4, 2010 | Austria, Gruner Veltliner, Niederosterreich
Lenz Moser, Niederosterreich, Heuriger, Trocken, Gruner Veltliner 2009 The nose sports grapefruit and lemongrass, a nice combination of citrus and herbs that is complemented by floral notes. In the mouth it is crisp and refreshing without being austere – a nice...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 26, 2010 | Austria, Gruner Veltliner, Niederosterreich
Berger, Niederosterreich, Gruner Veltliner 2009 The nose is a bit flinty, with a sprinkling of green herbs. In the mouth it is crisp and refreshing – nice. This wine has been a consistent value over the vintages and notice that you still get a super size for...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 8, 2010 | Austria, Gruner Veltliner, Kremstal, Niederosterreich
Laurenz V., Niederosterreich, Singing, Gruner Veltliner 2009 Minerality, green herbs and a peppery pungency mark the nose. In the mouth you’ll find tangy acidity, flavors of apricot, green apple and lemon. The palate features a bit of petillance that adds lift,...
by Ray Johnson | May 5, 2010 | Austria, Kremstal, Riesling
Salomon Undhof, Kremstal, Pfaffenberg in Stein, Riesling, Trocken 2008 The nose features minerality and lime. That theme continues in the mouth with great concentration, plenty of acidity, a touch of silkiness and great length – very nice. The fruit for this...
by Ray Johnson | Feb 1, 2010 | Austria, Kamptal, Riesling
Weingut Brundlmayer, Kamptaler, Terrassen, Riesling 2008 The nose features limes circled by flowers, very perfumed. In the mouth it is the concentrated essence of limes tempered by a touch of RS – delicious. Estate bottled in Langenlois in Kamptal 12% $19.99 at...
