TN: 2013 Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Honivogl

2013 Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Honivogl - Austria, Niederösterreich, Wachau (3/16/2019)
Wow. Just wow. This is so good. Full of peach and pear fruit, bits of lime and cress underneath, and amazing palate density, this wine manages to be full bodied and yet lithe at the same time. The balance is spot on, so it magically disappears from the glass. Stunning Grüner Veltliner, that stands at the top of the heap for the variety. I am sure it has tons of time to go, but please drink one soon if you have it.

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With you all the way! Hirtzberger makes my favorite Gruners. I model my whites after his style.

Just got back from a trip to Austria. Had Gruners every day (and brought back a boxful). His 2017 Rotes Tor was a particular favorite.

Peter Rosback

Sineann (ITB)