2006 Nikolaihof Im Weinberger GV Federspiel
This has been my favorite Federspiel over several vintages. I have not had the 2006 for some time and was very interested in checking-in on this wine. It is a completely different wine than the 2007. Upon opening I could immediately smell familiar Austrian Grüner aromatics leaping from the bottle. In the glass I initially smelled honey, wet stone and greens. Clearly ripe but not over-the-top. Over the course of an hour or so the honey and wet stone remained but more greens, herbs and floral aromatics emerged. As the wine cooled down a fresh hay smell emerged as well as some spice. Very open and expressive and by no means shut down. Lots of depth to the flavor and a very long contemplative finish. With just a bit more acidity and energy this would be an outstanding wine but I guess that is the tradeoff of a ripe vintage such as 2006. I think this will hold up for a few more years.