1999 Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Honivogl Smaragd

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Score 17/20 · Drink 2002-2019, Jancis Robinson MW, Jul 2021

Fruit from Singerriedel and the Axpoint vineyards. Pale copper colour. Rich start and still together though past its best. Honey and a green streak. Long. (JR)

Critic scores

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92
92/100

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17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

92
92/100

Pierre Rovani

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92 points
Pierre Rovani
Score 92/100 · Drink 2000-2008, Pierre Rovani, Oct 2000

Honeysuckle, acacia blossoms, and stones can be discerned in the aromatics of the 1999 Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Honivogl. This tobacco, cedar, and mineral-flavored wine has gorgeous definition, precision, and focus. It is medium-bodied, silky-textured, and possesses a long, flavorful finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2008. Importer: Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700.

David Schildknecht, Vinous
Drink 0-0, David Schildknecht, Vinous

Pear, snap pea, iris and honeysuckle enter a highly aromatic alliance here. Glossy and smooth in texture, a persistent florality and pungent minerality into a finish of spectacular length and completeness. Harvested over the last three days in November, this is the consummate example of one of the Wachau consistently greatest wines.

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Franz Hirtzberger
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White

Taste

Dry

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