Nick Dobson Wines Kremstal

Kremstal

We offer a small but good range of wines from the Kremstal, the region along the Danube bordering the eastern end of the Wachau, encompassing the towns of Krems itself, Stein, and Und. The main varieties grown are Riesling and Grüner Veltliner, grown on primary granite rock in the west, and clay and limestone (loess) in the east and south. Some Chardonnay is now grown. The wines tend to be elegant, with rich fruity bouquets.

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Riesling Lössterassen Kremstal DAC 2010 Walter Buchegger, Droß, Kremstal
Ref: 4310010

A lovely example of a fine Kremstal Riesling. Fresh and fragrant with fine citrus and stone fruit aromas, reflected on the plate with a precise and lively acidity and a nice mineral note. 12.5% ABV. Drink around 14-15 deg C with pork, chicken, asparagus, fish & seafood. Quite outstanding.

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Price: £16.20 (Including VAT at 20%)

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Zweigelt Eiswein 2007 37.5cl "Hesperia" Weingut Felsner Grunddorf, Kremstal
Ref: 4310008

Sweet Red Wine

A truly amazing and rare wine, and one which we are proud to list. Not a lot of Eiswein is made in Austria, and most of it is white, so to find not only a red Eiswein, but one which is of such outstanding quality, is really very special. Throw in the moon being full when the grapes were harvested and you have something unique! "Hesperia" is one of the Hesperides in Greek mythology. The Hesperides were nymphs who tended a blissful garden in a far western corner of the world, an oasis of peace where where a grove of immortality-giving golden apples grew. The Hesperides are sometimes called the Western Maidens, the Daughters of the Evening, or the Sunset Goddesses. The wine is named after the colour of this sunset - a brilliant pink-orange hue. The wine has intense fruit flavours - pungent plum, orange zest and lychee show great purity. A sweet entry leads to a firm, full-bodied palate with balanced sweetness. Lengthy, ripe, flavorful finish. Not only the concentration of aromas, but also the amazing balance of sugar and racy acidity meshes in an ethereal package, making this wine elegant and seductive. The grapes for Hesperia were harvested after an early deep frost on Dec. 19, 2007 when temperature dropped below -10° C. Exceptional, fully ripened and totally healthy grapes, naturally frozen on the vine, were hand picked. The pressing was immediate and done extremely slowly and carefully with a 300 year-old wood press. The yield is only 10% of that of autumn harvested grapes - it takes every single grape from an entire vine to yield just enough juice to make one bottle of Eiswein. Add the risk of grapes being stolen by hungry birds or other critters, or damaged by hail or harsh winter winds, and you can understand why the harvest is so precious and valuable.

Ice wine pours much more thickly than regular wine, which is the first indication of its concentration of flavour. You will be struck by its colour - a deep salmon pink. The bouquet will then sweep over you, a heady blend of exotic fruits and fragrances. Ice wine has very intense flavours and a unique blend of sweetness and dryness - all at the same time.

ABV: 12 % Residual Sugar: 160 g/L
Serving temperature: well chilled (5 - 7 ° C)
Suggested food pairings: Créme brulee, gratin dishes, custards, sabayons, tartes, flans, cheese cake, chocolate desserts, ginger bread, Goose liver pate, Blue cheeses (Roquefort, Stilton), dishes with a touch of sweetness such as glazed ham

Awards & reviews

92 points - Wine & Spirits Magazine, Issue April 2009

"This unusual dessert wine is a coppery pink in color, with silky aromas of red plum, tangerine and roasted peach. It feels concentrated and vivid even though it's not overly large in body, possessing a deft balance of acidity and persisting with excellent fragrance and length."

92 points - Falstaff Wine Guide 2009/2010

Selected for Food & Wine Magazine's Wine Guide 2010, USA

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