2006 Gruner Veltliner Honivogl Smaragd

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Tasting notes
Score 18/20 · Drink 2009-2015, Jancis Robinson MW, Jun 2008

Tense and concentrated nose. Very rich on the palate though it hides its alcohol extremely well. Streak of minerality and only just obviously a BIG wine. Muscular rather than fat. Well done! (JR)

Critic scores

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94
94/100

Average Score

18
18/20

Jancis Robinson MW

94
94/100

David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate

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94 points
David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate
Score 94/100 · David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate, Jun 2008

Harvested early (7th-10th of November) by the standards of this bottling the 2006 Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Honivogl is dominated by low-toned aromas and flavors of mocha-coffee, malt, and honey, although notes of snap pea and beet more typical of Gruner Veltliner emerge as it opens in the glass. Satiny, creamy, and enveloping in richness and formidably dense, this vintage of Honivogl still preserves clarity and purity of fruit and real elegance, betraying neither its six grams of residual sugar nor its 14.5% alcohol. Subtly bitter hints of peach kernel in the sedate but long finish here are typical for the 2006s at this address. Look for this to reward a decade or more in the cellar. Importer: Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700

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Franz Hirtzberger
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Product details

Grape Blend

Grüner Veltliner

Colour

White

Taste

Medium-sweet

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