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Bäuerl is a tiny Wachau estate located in the little village of Joching, up the street and behind the more famous Joseph Jamek. While Bäuerl's vineyards overlap Jamek's, the wines are quite different. Bäuerl's wines are lusty and earthy and well-structured made by the young Johann Bäuerl. The vineyard for the Stein am Rain Grüner Veltliner is at the bottom of the terraces behind Joching. It has a faintly peppery nose and is quite elegant, even more so than its Jamek counterpart, with more fruit and a slight green bean quality. Absolutely delicious and a great value!
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Bill Mayer (The Age of Riesling): "Bäuerl's are lusty and earthy, with plenty of stuffing. They are not the most elegant wines in the world, but they give you the goods, and are just packed with flavor... Bäuerl prefers wines that are not too alcoholic, so that even though they have a kind of forcefulness to them, they are not ponderous, or thick. That slinky Wachau characteristic is always in evidence."
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WS 88
W&S 87
Austria
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88 points Wine Spectator: "Ripe, with good depth and richness to the dark plum, mocha and mineral flavors. There's plenty of vanilla and spice as well, with a plush finish. Drink now through 2014. 136 cases imported. (5/31/11)"
87 points Wine & Spirits: "[$20 list] This is syrah-like, plummy and lush, with a slightly floral top note. An easy choice for burgers. (Apr 2012)"
Producer notes: "A fruit-driven, pleasurable Zweigelt with aromas of cherries and fine tannins. From the Carnuntum wine Region of Austria. Sandy-loamy soils. Food match: Mild to slightly spicy dishes with red meat, as well as Spanish and Mexican food."
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IWC 87
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88 points Wine Spectator: "Juicy, with plenty of fresh, fruity flavors, dominated by pear, ripe apple and jellied quince. A mango note marks the finish. Drink now. 200 cases imported. (5/31/11)"
87 points Peter Moser (International Wine Cellar): "Yellow green. The nose features green apple and greengage plum spiced with white pepper and fresh tobacco. Pineapple and pear fruit are supported by a refreshing acid structure. The moderately persistent finish features pear and peppery nuances. Drink to 2015. (Apr 2011)"
'Best Buy', Wine & Spirits: "This is ripe and tropical in feel, with a creamy texture and rich depth of fruit. It's unusually full in body for an entry-level veltliner. (Apr 2011)"
Producer notes: "Per Due comes from a single vineyard called Wolfsgraben, the "wolf's ditch'. This vineyard was first documented in 1284, it is quite unique with a marked micro climate and a rich, deep loamy soil. Light, almost translucent in color. Fresh and fruity nose. Beautifully balanced palate, with rich fruits and good acidity, peppery with minerals. This is the perfect summer wine or serve as an aperitif on its own."
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IWC 89
Austria
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89 points Peter Moser (International Wine Cellar): "[$27 list] Medium green-yellow. Varietally accurate aromas of crisp apple, grapefruit and pepper. Compact and juicy, with sweet apple flavor nicely framed by vibrant acidity and peppery spice. Lingers nicely on the finish. This is a very versatile wine at the table and will pair wonderfully with vegetable dishes. (Apr 2011)"
Terry Theise: "CORE-LIST WINE. Very deep loess covered with red sand give what I think is Hiedler’s signature GrüVe, the one that is most a 'Hiedler wine.' This ’09 has class and character and a detailed fragrance, but it’s the palate that’s really amazing, with texture and length and spice and a lovely shoot-fire smokiness; a grown-up grace; it made me think of the ’99 Champagnes, in fact; a hugely long finish like green beans and lardons and roasted wheat."
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Goldberg is the signature Blaufränkisch of the J.Heinrich estate. Made from vines Johann’s parents and grandparents planted in 1947, Goldberg is among the most revered old vineyards in Deutschkreutz. The 2009 vintage consisted of decent rainfall in early summer, healthy flowering, a hot and mostly dry August allowing sugars to develop gradually, and by harvest warm days and cool nights helped maintain acidity and aromatics without compromising ripeness. Deep dark and ruby red in the glass, the weight is refreshingly light. Spice and wet stone minerality dominate the palate while red plum, violets and a hint of licorce add wonderful tertiary notes. Pair with gamey pasta dishes, lamb, venison, and anything savory with a mineral edginess.
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Gault Millau's Austrian edition rates Gerhard Markowitsch as the very best among winegrowers in Austria. His Carnuntum Cuvée is a value offering is comprised of 80% Zweigelt and the remainder Pinot Noir, Blaufränkisch and Roesler. It is ruby-garnet with a violet rim. Aromas redolent of wild cherries and spices. Soft and elegant on the palate.
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For the Gault Millau Austrian edition each of the top growers in Austria was rated. In a class by himself with a rating of 18 out of 20 is Gerhard Markowitsch. Sixteen other growers were placed in the second category of 17 out of 20.
Producer notes: "Yellow-green, intense nose of ripe apples, elegant structure, very lively on the palate with a plentiful fruit and spice on the finish. Ideal with veal, pasta and salad dishes, light fish dishes, spicy wok dishes; intended as a companion for just about any occasion."
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WS 90
Austria
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90 points Wine Spectator: "Silky smooth, offering pretty, delicate flavors of cherry and dried currant, with notes of juniper and wild plum. The seductively spicy finish completes the package. Drink now through 2014. 75 cases imported. (9/30/11)"
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87 points Wine Spectator: "[$23 list] A focused white, with ripe gooseberry, apricot and lentil flavors that feature vanilla and meringue notes, followed by a spicy finish. Drink now. 50 cases imported. (2011)"
Producer notes: "Medium yellow-green color, classic and delicate nose with black pepper and spices; powerful and mouth filling Grüner Veltliner coming from the historical site Klostersatz -- exemplary! From 15- to 35-year-old vines. Alcohol 13%."
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Producer notes: "Deep yellow-green color, marvellous Riesling-nose with aroma of cigars, which is typical for Loibenberg, splendid with sumptuous depth on the palate balanced with lots of mineral taste
from the gneiss soil -- an exemplary wine close to top! From 15- to 40-year-old vines. Alcohol 14.5%."
Wine Spectator: "[$50 list] There's a rich white chocolate essence to the ripe apple and baked peach flavors. The finish is plush and filled with plenty of cream and spice notes. Drink now through 2022. 40 cases imported. (2011)"
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Producer notes: "The grapes of this spritzy Grüner Veltliner come from high-altitude terraces in Stein and Krems. Grown on loess-conglomerate soils this dry wine has a lovely bouquet of fine citrus and fresh herbs. Jancis Robinson about Hochterrassen: 'Probably the best value of the 'everyday' Grüners is Salomon Undhof Hochterrassen Grüner Veltliner'.'
Not yet reviewed; 2008 vintage rated 89 points by International Wine Cellar: "Pale green-yellow. Subtle aromas of Golden Delicious apple, blossom honey and white pepper. Crisp and racy in the mouth, with flavors of apple, grapefruit and wet stream pebbles carrying through to the finish of this pleasant, nicely balanced summer wine."
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IWC 90
Austria
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90 points Peter Moser (International Wine Cellar): "[$29 list] Medium green-yellow. Subtle lentil and celery combine with apple, pear and pepper on the nose. Similarly complex on the full-bodied palate, where well-integrated, vivacious acidity gives the wine a juicy quality. Finishes with a nearly salty minerality. Drink now to 2019. (Apr 2011)"
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Terry Theise: "HARD-CORE LIST WINE. It’s 100% Welschriesling, aged in large acacia casks (which are both more neutral and more porous than oak) until mid-May 2012. It is utterly astonishing, the most beautiful dry wine Heidi has made. It’s completely tertiary and could fit right in to a Nikolaihof lineup; loving kindness in a glass. In literal terms it’s satiny, showing super-ripe tropical fruit yet solid vinosity. But really all you want the wine to do is to cover you in hungry slobbery kisses, and it does and you are in love like never before. White chocolate notes appear in the evanescent, haunting length."
Importer notes: "Heidi Schröck has managed her family’s estate since 1983, and produces wines in her hometown of Rust of impeccable quality. In 2003 she was awarded 'Falstaff Vintner of the Year', making her one of only a handful of women to be obtain this distinction. Her estate encompasses 10 hectares where she grows Weissburgunder, Furmint, Muscat, Grauburgunder, Welschriesling, Zweigelt and Blaufränkish. Heidi has a deep respect for the cultural traditions of the region and is credited with resuscitating Ruster Ausbruch, the noble sweet wine of Neusiedlersee. The family motto states that tradition should be honored but also mixed with progress; for it means keeping alive the fire, not adoring the ashes."
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Producer notes: "In legend, the grapes of this variety start to turn red on the namesday of Saint Laurentius. The traditional vinification emphasizes the complexity and persistence of this Burgundian style wine. Deep ruby colour. Aromas of blackberry, sour cherry and black elder. Fruity flavours on the palate and a delicate texture with soft tannin. The wine is vinified in big, old wooden barrels for added complexity."
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Bill Meyer (The Age of Riesling): "[$19 list] For me, one of the great pleasures (in the wine world, anyway) is to see how a winery, hitherto unknown, becomes popular. It started slow with Summerer. The wines aren’t flashy... they just taste good, and go with food beautifully... the Riesling Urgestein is just filled with minerality and has a beautiful floral nose. The finish goes on long enough for the most picky wine lover. And, you don’t have to shell out $40 bucks or more for it. Definite win win."
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