2022 Franz Hirtzberger Ried Kirchweg Gruner Veltliner [JS94][V91]

Producer: Franz Hirtzberger 
Region: Wachau, Austria  
Varietal: Gruner Veltliner 
Year: 2022  

James Suckling, 94 Points 

“Stacks of ripe mirabelle, also notes of fresh pumpkin, green pepper and sage. Powerful, rich and creamy, but with a mineral acidity, fine tannins and spiciness that make this a really fascinating full-bodied gruner veltliner. Long, self-confidently dry and mineral finish. Drink or hold.” 

Vinous, 91 Points 

"The 2022 Gruner Veltliner Kirchweg Smaragd was picked between Wosendorf and St. Michael, from a site of Danube gravel with a slight loess cover, including some gneiss debris deposited by erosion from a lateral valley.  It is very shy on the nose but expands on the palate in a fine smattering of white pepper bedded on ripe, smooth pear flesh, creamy yeast and crushed sage - all with lovely clarity.  The finish is rounded, smooth and slightly peppery.  (Bone-dry)" 

Alcohol: 13% 

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