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2011 Franz Hirtzberger Hochrain Riesling Smaragd

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Latest Sale Price

March 30, 2025 - $47

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RATINGS

90Vinous / IWC

Herb-tinged aromas of apricot, vineyard peach and acacia honey, complicated by discreet spices. Juicy on the palate... unctuous yet youthfully closed riesling shows impressively persistent flavors of sweet, ripe stone fruits.

PRODUCER

Franz Hirtzberger

Weingut Franz Hirtzberger is in Austria’s Wachau valley. It was founded five generations ago by the Hirtzberger family and is today still run by a descendant of the founder also named Franz Hirtzberger. The estate makes Riesling, Veltliner, Pinot Blanc and other white wines. Robert M. Parker Jr. notes that the estate’s wines “possess cult status.”

TYPE

White Wine, Riesling, Smaragd

This white variety originated in Germany. It’s known for its strong flowery aromas and high acidity. Please note Rieslings can have dramatic differences as the grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling wines.

VINTAGE

2011 Franz Hirtzberger Hochrain Riesling Smaragd