There is impressive balance here—rich apple and pear flavors with a tang of minerality. It is smooth and concentrated on the one hand and edgy and nervy on the other. Screwcap.——R.V.(10/1/2011)—— 92

Planted with cuttings from many Austrian wine regions, the Aussere Bergen vineyard produces a ripe, full wine, packed with yellow fruits, spice and a feeling of opulence, while always balanced. ——R.V.(12/1/2010)—— 91

Rich, full-bodied, packed with pear, apricot and white peach flavors and spiced with cinnamon, this is intense Gruner Veltliner, its concentration coming from ripe fruits. The acidity is all there, but the flavors give it an almost sweet character. It could even be aged for a couple of years. Screwcap.——R.V.(7/1/2009)—— 90

There is good depth of flavor in this delicious wine. The creamy apple flavors are crisp alongside pear skin tannins, while the touch of pepper gives some intrigue to the aftertaste. Screwcap.——R.V.(10/1/2008)—— 89

This single-vineyard Gruner is powerful, with concentrated white fruit flavors, floral aromas and great, crisp, fresh acidity. The fruit is ripe, hinting at creamy, with a soft green aftertaste. Screwcap.——R.V.(8/1/2008)—— 89