Back from holiday I found that my assistant had caught a virus...it seems half of Germany has it...so straight back into the business with hardly any time to breath.I needed rewarding to keep me above water. The vinious reward is always readily accepted.Sparse notes for most of the wines tasted...but then again...straight to the point is sometimes better than driving round the houses!!!
Kremstal, Austria
Drank over three days...giving it a chance to show itself...top to bottom.
Tobacco traces....quite full on the palate...but fine acidity structure keeps it lively...yellow apples...will buy another bottle of this.
Points 17.5
While drinking this on day one...I was watching the German version of 'Come Dine With Me' and an Austrian contestant was adding a Malat red to a dish he was cooking...what a coincidence!
South Styria, Austria
Traces of white pepper...and smokey tones...delicate, layed-back with a creamy length.
Points 17
Kremstal, Austria
Well-priced at € 20,-- and offers a lot for the money. It is made from a selection of the oldest vines. Full...with loads of baby fat...but remarkably drinkable now.
Points 17.25
Fresh Octopus Grilled...with plenty of herbs and spices followed by Wild Boar Medallions and Ravioli. As the chef is Moroccan you know that there is plenty to deal with regarding spices in most dishes...which I find adapts very well to mature Pinot Noir.
A bottle of a 2007 lounging in my cellar.
Meßmer Schlossgarten Spätburgunder 2007
Pfalz, Germany
The vintage is showing well now...lost it's 'vintage' fat and shows a delicate soft earthiness...with the gentle cherry fruit and a lingering finish. It coped admirably with both courses and earned it's
Points 17.5
Back to Austria...which is no pain for me.
Hirsch Grüner Veltliner Ried Lamm 2008
Kamptal, AustriaThis was still available...but now is gone...did I buy the last bottle?
Tobacco again...fresh desert island fruits...zipped up with tasty minerals and a creamy finish.
Points 17.25
Kamptal, AustriaThis was still available...but now is gone...did I buy the last bottle?
Tobacco again...fresh desert island fruits...zipped up with tasty minerals and a creamy finish.
Points 17.25
Heard quite a bit about the next property...but only the 2007 to be found...
Panta Rhei Chardonnay 2007
Neusiedlersee-Hügelland, Austria
There is also some Morillon in the mix..oak to the fore...nutty...but for my liking a touch too much age.
Points 16.75
Knoll Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 2010
Wachau, Austria
Honey...ripe apples...and surprisingly light for a Knoll...they do tend to be an acquired taste...and with the zippy acidity this is very attractive now
Points 17.25
Wachau, Austria
Honey...ripe apples...and surprisingly light for a Knoll...they do tend to be an acquired taste...and with the zippy acidity this is very attractive now
Points 17.25
BOOK-ENDS...a Sherry and a Port....we drink too little we are told:
The La Gitana Manzanilla I leave open in the fridge for at least a week before drinking it. Strange...as the style says you should drink it fresh. Maybe that is the case in Sanlucar near Jerez....happy memories...tapas and Manzanilla...but maybe the versions I had been drinking had been opened a few days.
Vintage Port is a 'Special Occasion' wine...but the Portuguese drink plenty of Tawny Port...this Warre 10 Year old Tawny won a prize at the Decanter Wine Awards...and is soft and easy...but plenty of backbone to cope with any cheeses you might want to try.
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