2011 Weingut Hirsch Riesling Zöbing, Austria, Kamptal, Wine Reivew

Gruner Veltliner may be the "national" grape of Austria, and there are many great ones, but they also do a fantastic job with Riesling. Golden in color. The nose has nice minerals, a slight peach and a slighter diesel quality. On the palate, this is dry. Excellent acidity. The wine is full bodied. Depth and complexity. Long finish. This should go with just about any food. Just starting to show some maturity, it will last a couple more decades if that's how you like your Riesling.

Grade:

A-

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Vintage:

2011

2000 Weingut Hirsch Riesling Gaisberg, Austria, Kamptal, Wine Review

Vintage:

2000

Score:

Grade:

A-

A very respectable showing for a 20 year old Austrian Riesling. This was about $25 on release and over the years, I have consumed a bunch - all good as it matured. It now has a deep golden color, clear and bright. The nose has slight petrol, a bit of burnt honey and nice minerality. On the palate, slight pineapple and apricots. This is dry. Good finish. This is drinking nicely. Mature, but no hurry. It should easily go another decade though it won't improve. It will work well with cheeses or even Thai food.

2015 Weingut Hirsch Riesling Zöbinger Heiligenstein, Austria, Kamptal, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

Score:

Grade:

A-

Pale Gold in color, clear and bright. This took maybe 3o to 45 minutes to open up. On the nose there is a nice lemon candy note with some minerality. On the palate, the lemon candy comes thru along with fresh lemons and underlying minerality. Slight char. There is a nice depth and complexity here. Still on the youthful side with plenty of vibrancy. Long finish. This should drink well for another twelve to fifteen years. This is great on its own and will work with a wide variety of lighter foods including fried chicken.

2016 Weingut Willi Bründlmayer Ried Heiligenstein Riesling, Austria, Kamptal, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$40.00USD

Delicious, if young, Austrian Riesling. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has some apples, slight lemon and slight diesel. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, clean with apples and lemons and nice minerality. Dry. Strong, lovely acidity. Long finish. This will continue to mature and improve for another five to ten years and drink well for ten to twelve after that. It is great on its own and very versatile (and probably better) with food. It went well with Quiche.

2021 Weingut Willi Bründlmayer Riesling Terrassen Kamptal, Austria, Wine Review

Vintage:

2021

Score:

Grade:

A-

This is made from various terraced vineyards and brought up in stainless steel tanks. Green/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has minerals, slight floral notes and a slight pineapple quality. Nice texture. There does seem to be a bit of sweetness which is surprising although it certainly would not be considered a sweet or even semi-sweet wine. On the palate, there is a nice quince note with underlying minerality. It is delicious and ready to drink now but should last for another eight to ten years easily. It drinks well on its own and will work great with (not too spicy) Thai

2014 Weingut Knoll Riesling Selection Ried Pfaffenberg Steiner, Austria, Kremstal, Wine Review

Vintage:

2014

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$60.00USD

This wine continues to develop and improve although another few years isn't a bad idea. Medium golden in color, clear and bright. The nose opens initially with diesel but then clears a bit to show minerality, slight lemons and slighter peaches. Medium bodied, slightly oily texture. Complex and deep. A nice lemon candy note on the palate with underlying minerality. Long finish. This should drink well for the next ten to twelve years. It would be a nice match for spicy Asian foods.

2011 Weingut Hirsch Riesling Zöbing, Austria, Kamptal, Wine Reivew

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