2009 Kamptal Grüner Veltliner halbtrocken "Tradition", Lower Austria/Niederösterreich, Austria

Firm nose, pomaceous fruit and melon, light nutty and earthy notes, tart dried herbs in the background, mineral notes, a hint of capers and tobacco. Sweetish and creamy on the palate, very ripe, soft but also compact fruit, nutty oak, vegetal, earthy and mineral notes, slightly rus5tic style, elegant acidity, very good substance and persistence, slightly noticeable alcohol, overall a slightly old-fashioned style, but improves with aeration, very good finish.

Best to drink: 2012-2018+. What our ratings mean