2006 Franz Hirtzberger - Gruner Veltliner Axpoint Smaragd

Market price

Buying options

Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 18/20 · Drink 2008-2014, Jancis Robinson MW, Jun 2008

Smoky, rich nose with intensity but obvious potential for further development. Rich pastry-cream palate entry but not flabby. Wonderfully broad and sumptuous. A wine that almost seems to lick the taster like a very happy cat. Quite open already but not over developed. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
18
18/20

Jancis Robinson MW

92
92/100

David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate

More reviews and scores

92 points
David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate
Score 92/100 · Drink 2008-2016, David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate, Jun 2008

The formidably concentrated 2006 Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Axpoint smells of green beans and diverse herbs wreathed in wood smoke; displays a bitter-sweet fruit pit character on the palate with a creamy, faintly oily texture; and finishes with richness and refinement on notes of green bean, apricot kernel, coffee, and lightly salted, toasted pumpkin seeds. It should keep nicely for 6-8 years. Importer: Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700

About the producer

Franz Hirtzberger
View Producer

Product details

Country / Region
Colour

White

Why F+R?
Store
Store your collection in our bonded warehouse, only paying tax and duty if or when you arrange delivery.
Deliver
We sell wines and spirits to customers and clients in over 60 countries and can organise delivery to almost anywhere on the planet.
Sell
With effortless listing, promotion to our extensive network and valuation advice, there's no easier way to sell wine and spirits in your collection
Get the best F+R delivered in your inbox
Subscribe to our emails
Ⓒ 1994-2026 Fine+Rare Wines Ltd