Weingut Prieler Seeberg Pinot Blanc, Burgenland, Austria

點擊次數(shù)：5330

The Prieler’s 2005 Pinot Blanc Seeberg was already harvested at the beginning of October. Apples, nuts, herbs, and flowers scent the bouquet. On the palate this strikes a lovely balance between creaminess (of the variety inherently, but also of malo-lactic fermentation) and brightness. The combination of density and delicacy is also deft. Firm and faintly bitter in the back, this may well smooth out and gain complexity with some bottle age, although it will never approach the quality of the 2004. A second, lighter Pinot Blanc, from the Leita Hills near Donnerskirchen, was still in cask and quite promising. There will be no 2004 Goldberg bottling, so regular customers can save their Euros. Also recommended: 2004 Chardonnay (not available; 85), 2004 Blaufrankisch Johannishohe ($27.00; 85-87)Importer: Terry Theise Estate Selections, imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Inc., Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300