2021 Wachau Grüner Veltliner Part II -- Axpoint, Point, Singerriedl, Steinporz, Zornberg, 100-Elmerberg from Christoph Donabaum, Johann Donabaum, F. J. Gritsch, Thomas Gritsch, Franz Hirtzberger, Hofstätter, Högl, Domäne Wachau

 

A number of superb Grüner Veltliners from the village of Spitz.




Christoph DONABAUM


2021 (Spitz) Zornberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 

Crisp, clear, pure, some austerity, some incipient nectarine. 92/A




Johann DONABAUM


2021 (Spitz) Point Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 

Light-bodied, round, airy, smooth, some peach. 92/A




F. J. GRITSCH


2021 (Spitz) Singerriedl Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 

White peach skin nose. White peach, medium-weight, good firmness, concentration, energy. 93/A




Thomas GRITSCH


2021 (Spitz) Point Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 

Medium-weight, off-dry, relatively neutral, just a hint of celery seed. 90/B+




Franz HIRTZBERGER


2021 (Spitz) Axpoint Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 

Round, a little bit of sweetness, moderate acidity, not showing the penetration, depth, energy of most of the others. 89?/B




HOFSTÄTTER


2021 (Spitz) Steinporz Grüner Veltliner Federspiel 

Light, elegant, yellow peach; a happy wine. 93/A




HÖGL


2021 (Spitz) 100-Elmerberg Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 

Peach-blossom nose. White peach fruit, round, sensual, good length. 93/A




Domäne WACHAU


2021 (Spitz) Axpoint Grüner Veltliner Smaragd 

Pure, clear, medium-weight, some roundness, hint of celery seed, more restrained than many of the other wines. 90/B+




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