
Awards
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Decanter – World Wine Awards 2020
Terlaner Primo Grande Cuvée 2017
97
Magnificent graceful mix of seasoned oak, rich fruit and rosemary scents. Luscious ripe and intense green fruited palate with a kaleidoscope of mineral, floral and herbal notes; poised, rich and defined by glorious underpinning acidity.
Pinot Bianco Rarity 2007
97
Magnificent rich nose with waxy ripe golden fruit and a beautiful floral and oaky touch. Generous and developed yellow fruit flavours enlivened by fine acidity; sculpted and fine, a glittering jewel of a wine.
Vorberg Pinot Bianco Riserva 2017
92
Fresh aromas of honeyed pear and white flowers with excellent oak integration; powerful palate with juicy flavours backed up by toasty oak.
Nova Domus Terlaner Riserva 2017
94
Youthful golden aromas with seasoned vanilla oak and flowers. Glorious textured silky palate with floral-toned green fruit flavours and lovely finish
Quarz Sauvignon Blanc 2018
97
Tasting notes: Superb gooseberry fruit expression with flint and grassy character. Impressive rich and juicy palate with delicious green fruit and an acidity that is beautifully weaved through the long nutty and herby finish; stunning elegant structure
Lunare Gewürztraminer 2018
94
Great varietal expression with blossom and turkish delight undertones. Unctuous with nutty flavours and a perfumed finish; opulent richness and length
Porphyr Lagrein Riserva 2017
91
Charming deep rich smoky nose with concentrated fruit and floral aromas echoed on the full, juicy palate with fine tannins.
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2020 - James Suckling
Terlaner Primo Grande Cuvée 2017
96
Cooked-apple, clove, light toffee and smoked-wood aromas follow through to a full body with layers of fruit and nice phenolics that give it a creamy, almost chewy structure. Flavorful and intense. Smoky at the end with licorice and fennel-seed undertones. Drink now.
Porphyr Lagrein Riserva 2017
96
Tar and crushed blackberries with some brambleberries on the nose, following through to a full body with chewy tannins that form a pretty, fruity palate. Undertones of smoke and toasted oak. One of the most structured examples of this I have had. Drinkable now, but better in 2022.
Pinot Bianco Rarity 2007
96
Subtle aromas of pineapple, pears, cooked figs and lemon curd. It’s full-bodied with rich, complex flavors of fruit, bread dough, pie crust and herbs. Hints of cream, too. Extremely flavorful. A unique white, aged one year in large wooden barrels, followed by eleven years in stainless steel tanks. No filtering or fining. Drink now.
Vorberg Weißburgunder Riserva 2017
94
A sophisticated pinot blanc with floral, sliced cooked-apple and mineral character. Medium to full body and bright acidity. Tight and vivid at the finish. I like the lightly bitter undertone and the complexity in the aftertaste. Drink or hold.
Quarz Sauvignon Blanc 2018
94
Lots of grapefruit and peaches on the nose. The palate is full and tight with very lively acidity with bitter and burnt-lemon character at the finish. Stylish and flavorful. Drink now.
Terlaner Cuvée 2019
93
I like the minerality and spiciness of this blend of pinot bianco, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc with a medium to full body, creamy texture and lots of flavor at the finish. Some flint in the aftertaste. It’s compact and controlled. A blend of 60% pinot bianco, 30% chardonnay and 10% sauvignon blanc. Drink now.
Nova Domus Terlaner Riserva 2017
93
This is always a complex blend of pinot bianco, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. It delivers cooked-apple, mineral and peach flavors with some natural ash and smokiness. It’s medium-to full-bodied with an oily undertone. Delicious. Drink now.
Kreuth Chardonnay 2018
93
Plenty of cooked-apple and praline aromas with some flint undertones. Jasmine, too. It’s full-bodied with lovely depth of fruit, such as pears, on the palate. Flavorful finish. Hint of smokiness. Drink now and enjoy.
Gewürztraminer 2019
93
Spicy nose with almond and dried-pineapple character. Full-bodied with lots of fruit and intensity. Apricots and oranges on the palate. Lots of flavor. Smoky undertones. Really well done this year. Drink or hold.
Lunare Gewürztraminer 2018
93
Love the aromas of dried pineapple with candle-wax and beeswax undertones. Full-bodied with plenty of ripe fruit, as well as almonds and dried spices, such as cloves. Really spicy at the end. Drink now.
Gries Lagrein Riserva 2017
93
Blackberries and brambleberries with smoke and mahogany on the nose. Medium to full body with a tight, fruity palate, fine tannins and a savory finish. Orange peel, too. Drink now.
Monticol Pinot Noir Riserva 2017
93
Pretty undertones of strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. Medium body and firm tannins Smoky undertones to the fruit. Drink now or hold.
Müller Thurgau 2019
92
Attractive aromas of limes, almond paste and minerals follow through to a medium to full body with pear flavors and a creamy, fresh finish. Turns to peaches. Perfumed at the end. Drink now.
Weißburgunder 2019
92
Lots of cooked apples, dried flower petals and hints of pie crust on the nose, following through to a full body with creamy texture and a delicious finish. Lots of fruit. Drink now.
Pinot Grigio 2019
92
Aromas of dried apples, flowers and minerals follow through to a full body with dense, rich fruit. Lots happening on the palate. Lightly oily and energetic. Layered and flavorful. Like the flinty undertones. Drink or hold.
Winkl Sauvignon Blanc 2019
92
Subtle, refined sauvignon with mineral, fennel and lemon character. Medium-to full-bodied with lemon, lime and peach flavors. Drink now.
Chardonnay 2019
91
Aromas of flint, dried apples and some cooked pears follow through to a medium body with cooked-apple and pear flavors. It’s fruity and delicious on the finish. Drink now.
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Falstaff 2020/2021
Weißburgunder Rarity 2007
98 Punkte
Funkelndes helles Goldgelb mit leichten Grüntönen. Intensive und vielschichtige Nase, nach weißer Melone und baumreifem Champagner-Apfel unterlegt von rauchig-mineralischen Komponenten, frisch und präsent. Fein und ausgewogen im Ansatz, baut sich dann in vielen Schichten auf, klare Frucht, salzig und sehr lange anhaltend.
Terlaner Primo I Grande Cuvée 2017
97 Punkte
Brillantes Strohgelb mit dezentem Grün. Eröffnet mit dezent rauchigen Noten, nach kühlen Steinen, dann baumfrischer Apfel, etwas Marille und Ananas dazu. Startet am Gaumen grandios los, viel knackige Mirabellenfrucht, etwas Banane, sehr tiefgründig, salzig und mit langem Nachhall, ein Langstreckenläufer.
Quarz Sauvignon Blanc 2018
96 Punkte
Brillantes Strohgelb mit grünen Tönen. Sehr offen und intensiv in der Nase, zunächst etwas rauchig-mineralisch, dann klare Noten nach Grapefruit, Stachelbeere und Holunderblüten, etwas Melisse im Hintergrund. Breitet sich am Gaumen wunderbar aus, saftig und tiefgründig, nach Grapefruit und dunklen Johannisbeeren, sehr langer Nachhall.
Nova Domus Terlaner Riserva 2017
95 Punkte
Glänzendes Strohgelb mit grünen Tönen. Kompakte Nase mit Noten nach frischem Apfel, Walnüssen, etwas Birne, wirkt noch sehr jung. Rollt saftig über den Gaumen, mit sehr gut herausgearbeiteter Frucht, nach Apfel und Mirabellen, salzig und stahlig, beginnt fein und verhalten, gewinnt im Verlauf zunehmend an Volumen, ein Wein, der viel Zeit braucht
Vorberg Weißburgunder Riserva 2017
94 Punkte
Glänzendes Strohgelb mit leichten Grüntönen. Zeigt eine kühle, tiefgründige Nase, etwas Kamille, dann schöner frischer Apfel, mineralische Komponenten. Rund und ausgewogen am Gaumen, entfaltet sich mit cremiger Frucht, nussig und mit sehr langem Nachhall.
Lunare Gewürztraminer 2017
94 Punkte
Funkelndes, intensives Strohgelb mit grünem Touch. Sehr intensive und zugleich kühle Nase, eröffnet mit Noten von Gewürznelken und Thymian, dann viel Mango und Nektarine, im Hintergrund nach Rauchfleisch. Am Gaumen sehr komplexe Aromatik, ein Feuerwerk an Geschmackseindrücken, hat festen Druck, im Finale sehr lange und knochentrocken, bleibt minutenlang im Gaumen.
Porphyr Lagrein Riserva 2017
93 Punkte
Sattes tiefdunkles, undurchdringliches Purpur. Urzeit in der Nase noch zurückhaltend, spärlicher Duft, muss sich noch entwickeln. Am Gaumen sehr satt mit mineralischem Unterton, druckvoll, elegant, spannt sich schön auf, gekonnte Holzeinsatz, langer Nachhall.