Kamptal, Austria. Grüner veltliner. 12%. Screwcap. Approx $A25.I try to confine my advice about behaviour to working hours. I will make a small exception here and recommend my Australian readers think about donating their old mobile phones to youcan.org.au. Your old phone will either be recycled (if it is ancient like my circa 1995 Ericsson) or resold. They will even send you a reply paid envelope. . . The funds will be used to fight cancer in 15 - 30 year olds.
The Grüner was terrific, bright and full of life, it over delivers. Stony and laden with citrus, blossom and pepper, it's juicy and exuberant and I loved the perkiness. 91. Now - 2015+
Also tried was a still youthful bottle of 2003 Mesh Riesling (Eden Valley, South Australia. 13%. Screwcap). More austere and chalky, this is bone dry and bursting with intensity and lime juice. It's a classic Eden Valley riesling, with no sign of aging. 90-92. Now - 2020.
3 comments:
I thought the 2007 was outstanding wine for the price - curious how the two vintages compare. Have you had the 07?
I assume the Mesh was a 2003? I liked that one from memory. Quite powerful.
cheers
Carl
Shea,
I've tried only a handful of 07 and 08 GVs (all from different producers) so hard to comment on the vintage specifics. I've not tried the 07 of this wine but really liked this, very pert and bright, but perhaps not particularly serious.
Carl,
Well spotted - I've added the vintage to the Mesh tasting note. This seems fresher and more primary than the 05 I tried earlier.
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