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2012 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Höhereck

Weingut Schmelz

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91 - 93
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Tasting 2013
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The white wine Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Höhereck, vintage 2012 from the winery Weingut Schmelz has been rated in 2013 with 91 - 93 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape variety Grüner Veltliner from the region Wachau in Austria.

Tasting Notes

91 - 93
Tasting from 24.06.2013

Medium greenish-yellow. Yellow apple fruit with subtle hints of orange zest; still somewhat reserved overall. Powerful, white fruit, delicate pear notes, subtle vegetal spice, dark minerality on the finish; still needs time to develop.

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Region: Wachau, Austria
Winery: Weingut Schmelz
Type of Production: conventional
Category: White Wine
Grape Variety: Grüner Veltliner
Vintage: 2012
Alcohol Level: 14%
Stopper: Screwcap
Price: 20 - 50 €
Region
Wachau, Austria
World Heritage Site and enchanting feel-good landscape - that is the Wachau, the narrow Danube valley between Melk and Krems. On 1350 hectares, partly on steep...
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Winery Weingut Schmelz

Weingut Schmelz
Michael Parak
Weingut Schmelz

Weinbergstraße 14
3610 Joching
Österreich
+43 (2715) 2435
[email protected] www.schmelzweine.at

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