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Vintage2019 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA cool spring and warm summer, with ample water for the vines and an ideal September, add up to aromatic and balanced whites, with complexity and finesse (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionA cool spring and warm summer, with ample water for the vines and an ideal September, add up to aromatic and balanced whites, with complexity and finesse (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2018 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionWarm summer, with a generous crop, produced ripe, concentrated whites that are very friendly and approachable now, with the best showing the acidity and freshness to age gracefully (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionWarm summer, with a generous crop, produced ripe, concentrated whites that are very friendly and approachable now, with the best showing the acidity and freshness to age gracefully (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2017 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionFavorable weather conditions led to ripe, concentrated whites that retained acidity; the reds are ripe but balanced, with good complexity and aging potential (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionFavorable weather conditions led to ripe, concentrated whites that retained acidity; the reds are ripe but balanced, with good complexity and aging potential (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2016 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA challenging vintage, with a small crop. Top growers sacrificed quantity for quality, delivering charming wines with immediate appeal; the best are ageworthy (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionA challenging vintage, with a small crop. Top growers sacrificed quantity for quality, delivering charming wines with immediate appeal; the best are ageworthy (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2015 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionAugust rains relieved a hot, dry summer, with ideal harvest weather resulting in ripe, complex wines that combine power and grace, proving even better than they initially appeared; Burgenland reds are structured and flavorful (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionAugust rains relieved a hot, dry summer, with ideal harvest weather resulting in ripe, complex wines that combine power and grace, proving even better than they initially appeared; Burgenland reds are structured and flavorful (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2014 |
Score87 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionThick-skinned Grüner did best in a growing season plagued by rain; Riesling affected by grey rot. Only the most careful vintners harvested healthy grapes (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionThick-skinned Grüner did best in a growing season plagued by rain; Riesling affected by grey rot. Only the most careful vintners harvested healthy grapes (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2013 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionVintners needed to work hard to overcome a wet harvest, with a small crop yielding open-textured, powerful and rich-tasting whites from the best vineyard sites (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionVintners needed to work hard to overcome a wet harvest, with a small crop yielding open-textured, powerful and rich-tasting whites from the best vineyard sites (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2012 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionHard frost in the spring and drought cut yields. Creamy, full-bodied Grüners; well-structured Rieslings (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHard frost in the spring and drought cut yields. Creamy, full-bodied Grüners; well-structured Rieslings (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2011 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionAn easy-to-drink vintage with open-knit Grüner Veltliners; Kremstal performs well (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionAn easy-to-drink vintage with open-knit Grüner Veltliners; Kremstal performs well (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2010 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA cool, difficult growing season delivered taut Rieslings and plush Grüner Veltliners; Kremstal performs well (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionA cool, difficult growing season delivered taut Rieslings and plush Grüner Veltliners; Kremstal performs well (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2009 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionFresh-tasting Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners that are primed to age well (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionFresh-tasting Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners that are primed to age well (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2008 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionCool and wet summer, but ideal weather at harvest. Monumental Rieslings from the Wachau; lean, powerful Grüner Veltliners (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCool and wet summer, but ideal weather at harvest. Monumental Rieslings from the Wachau; lean, powerful Grüner Veltliners (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2007 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionBracing acidity and fresh minerality; slightly better for Riesling than Grüner. Excellent cellar potential (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBracing acidity and fresh minerality; slightly better for Riesling than Grüner. Excellent cellar potential (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2006 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionImmense structures, with intense fruit and minerality (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionImmense structures, with intense fruit and minerality (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2005 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionCreamy and rich; ripe Rieslings and viscous Grüners (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCreamy and rich; ripe Rieslings and viscous Grüners (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2004 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionEasygoing and fruity, with good structure (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionEasygoing and fruity, with good structure (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2003 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionVery ripe and full-bodied; a drought vintage (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionVery ripe and full-bodied; a drought vintage (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2002 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRipe, pure flavors despite flooding rains (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRipe, pure flavors despite flooding rains (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2001 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionFull-bodied Grüners and dense Rieslings (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionFull-bodied Grüners and dense Rieslings (See all ratings) |
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Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended
A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.
Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.
SOURCE: WINE SPECTATOR
