For a Roter Veltliner, this is a full style of wine, perhaps missing the racy acidity common to the variety. What it has, though, is an attractive perfume and plenty of spice, lychee and cotton candy flavors.——R.V.(11/15/2008)—— 87

A relatively rare varietal that is believed to originate in the Krems region. This example shows the varietal’s high acidity that needs an off-dry flavor to compensate. It has a nice caramel layer which helps in the balance.——R.V.(8/1/2007)—— 88