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2013 Bernhard Ott Grüner Veltliner Qvevre - Austria, Niederösterreich, Wagram (5/12/2020)
Fresh peas, asparagus, bitter herbs, and oyster shell- briny notes on the nose. On the palate it is simultaneously rich with great dry extract, yet with a crystalline level of precision. It is stony, savory, steely, salty and in a supportive role veg more than fruit on the palate. Stony and savory notes, with peas, bitter herbs, root vegetable, and fresh cut hay on the palate that is simultaneously laser sharp yet broad, all with terrific balance. There is a great juxtaposition of power and depth delivered with an incredible sense of harmony and freshness. Finishes with some white pepper notes on top of all the other “fantastic-ness”. It’s impossibly long yet equally mouthwateringly fresh on the back end. One of the most interesting, eclectic, and flat out delicious wines I have had in a while. Drinking at peak and I can only imagine it will last for quite some time. Brilliant. Invigorating to the senses and the intellect. Fascinating. (96 pts.)
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