| 2008-03-24 22:00 |
IWC: By Peter Moser
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar (Issue #135, November/December 2007)
(Franz Hirtzberger Riesling Smaragd Singerriedel) ($88) Medium green-yellow. Aromas and flavors of peach, apricot, lime and mandarin orange. The wine's powerful, concentrated fruit and deep minerality are supported by a brilliant curve of acid. Wonderfully precise and light on its feet. The impression of rich, high-extract fruit remains on the palate for several minutes. A remarkably focused riesling, for drinking between 2010 and 2030. 97 points |
| 2009-04-22 12:27 |
WA: The Hirtzbergers’ 2006 Riesling Smaragd Singerriedel proved rather stubbornly closed-in, but decanting revealed ripe apricot, narcissus floral notes, and fruit pit piquancy that led to a bitter-sweet, rich palate. This Riesling is impressively concentrated and compact, with wet stone and apricot kernel dominating a long if somewhat somber finish. It will be most interesting to follow, as it may well open up over the short run and should stand up to 8-10 years in the cellar.
Importer: Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700 |