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2001 Wgt Bründlmayer Riesling Zöbinger Heiligenstein "Lyra"

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2001 Wgt Bründlmayer Riesling Zöbinger Heiligenstein "Lyra"

by Salil » Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:32 am

From younger trellised wines in the Heiligenstein. $22(!!) on a recent closeout from Chambers.
This is drinking stunningly well right now. Appears fully mature with a bright gold colour, and an incredible scent combining fresh Riesling fruit and minerality with herbal, spicy, honeyed and developed smoky and burnished elements. There's tremendous depth on the palate, but at the same time it conveys flavour with a remarkable sense of lightness and finesse, with a long, resonant finish. One of the best Rieslings I've had in some time, and I'm glad I have another bottle.
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Re: 2001 Wgt Bründlmayer Riesling Zöbinger Heiligenstein "Lyra"

by David M. Bueker » Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:45 am

Brundlmayer makes some lovely wines. I don't seem to open them much though - not sure why.
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Re: 2001 Wgt Bründlmayer Riesling Zöbinger Heiligenstein "Lyra"

by Rahsaan » Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:37 am

Salil wrote:One of the best Rieslings I've had in some time, and I'm glad I have another bottle.


Sounds good. I saw that sitting in Chambers' inventory for a while and always considered buying it. Sounds like I should have!
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Re: 2001 Wgt Bründlmayer Riesling Zöbinger Heiligenstein "Lyra"

by Andrew Bair » Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:43 pm

Hi Salil -

Thank you for the interesting note. Sounds like you got a great deal!

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