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Nikolaihof GrĂ¼ner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Im Weingebirge

The 2010 Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Im Weingebirge has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Stephen Brook, Simon Larkin and Andreas Larsson on Nikolaihof Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Im Weingebirge - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Kremstal.
Nikolaihof GrĂ¼ner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Im Weingebirge
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Wine Name
Nikolaihof GrĂ¼ner Veltliner Smaragd Ried Im Weingebirge

Wine Producer
Nikolaihof

Score
82

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
GrĂ¼ner Veltliner

Country
Austria

Vintage
2006

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Stephen Brook: Sweet lime-cordial nose, with some lift and charm. Fresh and precise; a pure and lean style, with a sleek texture. Just a hint of sweetness, but fortunately balanced by attractive acidity. This is not especially complex, but it’s an honest wine with no frills. That makes it immensely drinkable, and it’s a good food wine in spite of the hint of residual sugar. Good length. 16

Simon Larkin: Very distinctive aromas—almost grassy in a Sauvignon manner; green herbs, too. On the palate, this is cool, fresh, and relatively lively. Not the cumbersome richness and weight of others, but lacks some distinction. Greengage, green herbs, tangy, fairly straightforward, elegant and refined, with modest length on the finish. A cleaner-cut style—no botrytic element here—and it shows more mineral nuances on the finish. 12

Andreas Larsson: A very perfumed and musky nose; floral, with grapey notes. The palate is on the lighter side: very fresh and zesty, with a moderate finish. Pleasant but not complex. 11

Details

Wine expert Stephen Brook
Simon Larkin
Andreas Larsson
Tastings year 2010
Region Wachau
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