1990 Gruner Veltliner Honivogl Smaragd
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Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2009-2011, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, Jul 2009
Buttered toast, citrus, vegetal, spice, blue cheese which leads on to a musty but not unclean finish. Lovely mature qualities and lengthy finish. (RH)
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94
94/100
Robert Parker
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17/20
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Robert Parker
Score 94/100 · Drink 2002-2009, Robert Parker, Feb 2002
Hirtzberger's 1990 Smaragd Honivogl is one of the finest Gruner Veltliners I've ever tasted. It has a nose that reveals expressive fennel-laden minerals. Its clay, mineral, as well as pear flavors are ensconced in a rich, concentrated, deep, and bone dry personality. This powerful behemoth possesses an exceptionally long and pure finish. Drink it over the next 6-7 years.
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Franz Hirtzberger
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