NV Franz Strohmeier Schilcher Frizzante, Austria
Not your everyday sparkling wine – and that’s not a bad thing, either. Franz Strohmeier is clearly an artisan producer; just check out some of his bottlings, all of which are driven by the terroir of Western Austria. Off-beige pour (What the… Read more
2009 Laurenz V. ‘Charming’ Grüner Veltliner Reserve, Kamptal, Austria
Not many Grüner Veltliners can stand alone as an aperitif wine — but this one can. There’s a lot of peach and melon in the nose, leading to sweet and expansive fruit in the mouth, where it picks up some spice. There’s also a nutty impression… Read more
2010 Pfaffl ‘Haidviertel’ Grüner Veltliner, Weinviertel, Austria
There’s a fair amount of effervescence in this straw-colored wine, but drink up because those tiny bubbles dissipate quickly. This is old-school Grüner Veltliner, with a steely nose showing gunflint, pepper and citrus. In the mouth, rich and ripe… Read more
2010 Leth Grüner Veltliner, Qualitatswein, Steinagrund, Austria
Oil of orange dominates the nose of this medium straw-colored wine, joined by some slate, minerality and a hint of smoke. There’s plenty of tart fruit in the mouth, but the finish evaporates rather than cascades — a mild disappointment for an… Read more
2010 Türk Grüner Veltliner, Kremser Weinberge, Austria
Light straw in color, with some effervescence in the glass. There’s a sharp apple note in the nose, along with a hint of woodsiness. Bright and crisp in the mouth, the wine picks up some lemon and lime flavor. A good bet to evolve nicely over the… Read more
1999 Franz Hirtzberger Gruner Veltliner, Rotes Tor, Austria
Golden amber color. Great complexity. Smoke. Flint. Baked apple. Lemon oil. White pepper. Unctuous on the palate, but with a lively acidity. MSRP: $32.99 (April 2003) Wine Lines rating:… Read more
1999 Franz Hirtzberger Gruner Veltliner, Rotes Tor, Austria
Golden amber color. Great complexity. Smoke. Flint. Baked apple. Lemon oil. White pepper. Unctuous on the palate, but with a lively acidity. MSRP: $32.99 (2001) Wine Lines rating:… Read more
