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Austria: Land of Boutique Wineries
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Austria: Land of Boutique Wineries
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006 |
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Speakers: Jeffrey Postman, Austrian Wine Enthusiast and
Monika M Caha, Modern Food and Wine Concepts
We tasted 13 wonderful wines from Austria's boutique wineries. FRITSCH GRUENER VELTLINER STEINBERG 2005, DONAULAND was the favorite of Flight I Gruener Veltliner. FRITSCH, RIESLING RESERVE 2002, DONAULAND was the favorite of Flight II Riesling. NITTNAUS COMONDOR 2002, NEUSIEDLERSEE was the favorite Red. FORSTREITER ST. LAURENT 2003, KREMSTAL, FRITSCH PINOT NOIR P 2002, DONAULAND and NITTNAUS PANNOBILE 2001, NEUSIEDLERSEE had a 3 way tie for 2nd favorite Red.
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White Wines
Aperitif Wine |
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Full Retail Price $ |
Graf Hardegg Gruener Veltliner Veltlinsky 2005, Weinviertel
Blend of several vineyards. Perfume on nose with hints of hay and blossoms, green apple, crisp and spicy on the palate, round, fresh aftertaste.
Matches perfectly with vegetables, fish and sea food.
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$10.99 |
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| Flight I: Gruener Veltliner: |
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Full Retail Price $ |
Graf Hardegg Gruener Veltliner Dreikreuzen 2004, Weinviertel
Single vineyard, 26 year old vines. Classic Gruner Veltliner. Spicy with hay aromas, fruit and hints of apple, minerals on the palate with lively acidity; elegant, Medium bodied with long finish. Should age for further development. |
1 |
$14.99 |
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Fritsch Gruener Veltliner Steinberg 2005, Donauland
46 year old vines. White pepper, minerals, fruity, typical Veltliner spice, long finish. The favorite of the flight. |
9 |
$15.99 |
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Forstreiter Gruener Veltliner Schiefer 2005, Kremstal
Kremstal, Hollenburg on the south bank of the Danube. Oldest vineyard dating to 1364. Vines are 35 years old. Concentrated nose with aromas of oranges, peaches, smoky, good balance of fruit and acidity, fruit, pepper, minerals on palate and long finish. |
6 |
$18.50 |
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Fritsch Gruener Veltliner Schlossberg 2003, Donauland
16 year old vineyard. Ripe fruits, pepper and spice on nose, rich and elegant on the palate with hints of tobacco. Massive with a very long finish and long aging potential.
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3 |
$24.99 |
| Flight II: Riesling |
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Full Retail Price $ |
Graf Hardegg Riesling Steinbuegel 2004, Weinviertel
More mineral, 5% Botrytis used. Nose of apricots, peaches and roses. Fruit and minerals on the palate, good acidity, complex, dense, balanced. Long finish. Will age for another 15 years. Very young. Great for Asian spicy dishes. |
7 |
$19.99 |
Fritsch, Riesling Reserve 2002, Donauland
Ripe exotic fruits, dried apricots, mango and peach, elegant, powerful. The favorite of the Rieslings.
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14 |
$27.50 |
| Flight III: Red Wines |
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Full Retail Price $ |
Nittnaus Zweigelt 2004, Neusiedlersee
Grapes from several vineyards. Ruby red, cherry aromas, a little spicy, medium body, long fruity finish. |
5 |
$14.50 |
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Forstreiter St. Laurent 2003, Kremstal
100% St Laurent. 50 year old vineyard. Sour cherries, chocolate, juicy, spicy, ripe fruit, balanced, long finish. Bold, similar to pinot noir. Three way tie for second favorite for the flight. |
8 |
$16.99 |
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Pinot Noir P 2002, Donauland
100% Blauer Burgunder /Pinot Noir. 25 year old vines. Deep ruby red, Cherry in the nose and ripe fruit on the palate. Complex, multilayer finish. Lovely wine. Three way tie for second favorite for the flight. |
8 |
$42.00 |
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Nittnaus Pannobile 2001, Neusiedlersee
Blend of 85% Zweugektm 16% Blaufrankisch. 18 months in barrique. Dark ruby red, complex nose of dark fruits, (cherries and berries), spice, balanced, long finish. Three way tie for second favorite for the flight. |
8 |
$16.99 |
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Nittnaus Comondor 2002, Neusiedlersee
Blend of 40% Merlot, 30% Zweigelt, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Blaufrankisch, Dark red color, complex nose of hay, spice, cassis, cherries in the nose and the palate. Balanced, impressive tannin, long finish, enormous aging. A delicious wine. The favorite of the Flight.
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8 |
$53.00 |
| Flight IV: Sweet |
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Nittnaus Tba 2001, Neusiedlersee
Blend of 60%Chardonnay, 20%Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Neuburger. Rich yellow gold, complex fruit, honey, melon aroma, huge on the palate, balanced, long aftertaste. Will last forever. Exceptional wine.
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All Liked |
$57.00 |
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