Franz Hirtzberger, Rotes Tor Gruner Veltliner Federspiel, Wachau

Franz Hirtzberger, Rotes Tor Gruner Veltliner Federspiel, Wachau

Franz Hirtzberger · Niederosterreich › Wachau › Austria

White · Grüner Veltliner
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89 /100
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11
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Taster #9715 · Oct 30, 2023
Bottle 1267g. Moderately intense aromas of white grapefruit zest and pith, and baby powder. Dry, with moderate to elevated acidity and light to medium-bodied, 12% abv. White pepper and citrus zest, saline finish. Refreshing.
2020 vintage
Taster #8565 · Feb 21, 2022
91/100
loads of grapefruit, tarragon, and wet stones with some smoke and honey. on the palate medium high acidity is balanced by ripe fruit with a great herbaceous undertone. maybe a little heat but great. So drinkable but can be thought about too
2020 vintage
Taster #2121 · Oct 6, 2016
92/100
Very impressive Gruner.
2011 vintage
Taster #7613 · Aug 22, 2016
90/100
Peach and dirt in the nose. Flavors include white peach, bitter, bitters, wax and stone fruit pit. Maybe a bit of fruit pith too.
2011 vintage
Taster #6330 · Jul 16, 2016
90-91 Opens rather closed and a bit severe but then rounded out nicely with excellent flavors
2011 vintage
Taster #5262 · Apr 22, 2015
88/100
Mineralisch auf der Säure
2011 vintage
Taster #6134 · Mar 3, 2015
89/100
Nose: The nose has a real freshness, but there is also a real spiciness too with pears, melons, white pepper, peaches, and crushed rocks. Taste: Medium bodied with medium+ acidity. The feel is well balanced with pears, melons, spice notes, and white pepper, but it is lacking on the mid-palate. Overall: This is showing more than it was 2 years ago, but it is still lacking that final gear.
2011 vintage
Taster #7613 · Feb 8, 2015
88/100
Floral, oily and solid in mouthfeel. Some acidity but not too much. Just a hint of peach, and better at about 45 or 50 degrees F. Probably overpaid in a mixed Garagiste case.
2011 vintage
Taster #6330 · Nov 28, 2014
solid albeit not spectacular...would have liked a bit more fruit, body and umph, although lightness was a plus after the weight of Thanksgiving meal
2011 vintage
Taster #5262 · Oct 21, 2014
fein
2011 vintage
Taster #5262 · May 9, 2014
88/100
Fast etwas zu GV
2011 vintage
Taster #5721 · Jan 19, 2014
88/100
Fresh nose of honeydew melon, white pepper, and floral dried herbs. Quite open, and medium to full bodied on the palate, with reach peach, tart pear, radish, and ginger spice. Expressive grapefruit acidity provides balance, and is especially prominent on the finish. Drink or hold.
2011 vintage
Taster #5262 · Mar 3, 2013
90/100
Sehr fein
2011 vintage
Taster #5401 · Feb 23, 2013
89/100
2011 Franz Hirtzberger Dinner (Sun Wah BBQ - Chicago, IL) : Drinking in a good spot. Plush nose of melons, pears and pepper. Palate was on the riper side but was properly balanced with sizzling acidity. A very accesible Gruner.
2011 vintage
Taster #6134 · Feb 22, 2013
88/100
A slew of 2011 Franz Hirtzbergers (Sun Wah BBQ, Chicago IL) : Nose: There is a nice freshness to the tones of oranges, pears, peaches, and some spice tones. While there is good complexity to the nose it does lack some depth. Taste: Medium bodied with medium acidity. This has nice balance with good tones of oranges, pears, and peaches. While the tones are good, it does lack some depth and is more on the surface. Overall: This is a …
2011 vintage