Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Hirtzberger Gruner Veltliner Rotes Tor 2005 Federspiel (Austria)

Bright, light yellow.

Vibrant aromas of grapefruit, spice, earth and pepper


Pungent flavors of grapefruit zest and very ripe grapefruit flesh, pear, pepper and a slight lentil note. Seems barely off-dry. Racy, pure and long. No sign of alcohol, just flavor chew. Federspiels are 12.5% and under, I think.

Great summer wine.

$25