91 2011 Carlisle Steiner Gruner Veltliner 3/2/18 ($34)
100% Gruner Veltliner 14.1% alc 92 cases
Color: Persistent yellow tending towards light gold. (3.0) Bouquet: Lemon merangue that's lively with subtle minerality. (3.5) Body: Solid middleweight with excellent fruit and acidity. Rich, smooth mouthfeel. (3.0) Flavor: Parallels bouquet, but less precise with a touch of bitterness. Does show subtle spice in the mix. (3.0) Finish: More ripe and rich than the flavor and again with a touch of bitterness. (3.0)
Overall: Interesting and rich with lemon merangue fruit. A solid middleweight that is probably at its best now. It has lost the austerity that it showed when first released and is smooth and well balanced, but does show a touch of bitterness in the flavor and finish. Without this, it would probably deserve another point or so. (15.5)
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