Weinlaubenhof Kracher, Cuvee Spatlese, Burgenland

Simple, but very well balanced. Appropriate level of sweetness. Excellent value. Wish I could get in US

Crystal Cruises complimentary wines; 1/31/2025-2/1/2025 (Crystal Serenity - South America) : pale gold colour. developing wine with pronounced and complex aromas and flavours of white jasmine, white and yellow peach and nectarine, tangerine and lime zest, and hints of mango, honey and ginger. silky and medium dry in mouth with quasi-medium body and bright acidity that layers the defined fruit flavours and highlights the citric and subtle tertiary accents. long finish. very enjoyable with cheese courses, it has superb concentration …

Kracher's 2022 Cuvée Spatlese is a pale yellow blend of 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Blanc and 10% Welschriesling, fermented and lees-aged for six months in stainless steel. Intensely aromatic at cellar temperature or above, it flaunts a bouquet of orange marmalade, Bosc pears, pineapple, dried apricots, jasmine and honey. Light-bodied, medium sweet (101.8 g/l R.S.), beautifully fresh and without detectable alcohol (8%), it delivers flavors mirroring the nose, adding hints of vanilla and spice. Dense on the midpalate and lengthy …

Very attractive nose with peach and pear fruit. Lovely palate. Some grapefruit notes on the finish. Possibly a bit sweet and not the best balanced