Wine from Austria

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 95 points: The nose here fascinates in a distinctively Nikolaihof manner. Elusive suggestions of moss and lichen on wet stone, mothball and salt spray, along with herbal and floral essences introduce a palate performance that adds...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: Concentrated aromas of stone fruit, honeydew, toasted almonds and crushed stones on the flinty nose of the matured 2006 Riesling Federspiel Vom Stein are followed by a pure, intense and elegant palate full of tension and...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 94 points: Gentian and buddleia meet salinity and iodine on the nose. The latter features lend oyster-liquor intrigue and saliva inducement to a polished and expansive palate of fresh grapefruit, tangerine and white peach whose...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: An amber-colored robe dresses the 2005 Trockenbeerenauslese, a barrique-fermented blend of 70% Riesling, 20 % Grüner Veltliner and 10% Neuburger with Chardonnay, which was bottled in April 2010 with 10.5% alcohol and 211...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: Pichler's 2013 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Loibner Loibenberg shows a very clear, lemon-fresh, herbal-flavored and complex bouquet leading to a vibrant, spicy, tension-filled, yet every elegant and expressive, palate. And...

Wine Enthusiast, 95 points: Slender poise and supercharged lemon are signaled with the first sniff. A pleasantly bitter note—think almond or Castelfranco—plays along the edges of the palate before riper, more generous yellow plum kicks in, always...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: This type of Prager's 2013 Riesling Smaragd Klaus is allied to the Achleiten, although cooler, spicier and purer, less fruit-driven. Rich, juicy and piquant on the palate, this full-bodied and well-concentrated wine...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 97 points: Succulent white peach and Persian melon are tinged more subtly than usual for this bottling with Madagascar and Szechuan peppercorns, black tea and crushed stone. There is hauntingly bittersweet floral perfume wafting...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: The 2014 Grüner Veltliner Lamm 1ÖTW has ripe and dried apples and lemon flavors on the clear, nicely concentrated, mineral nose. The aromatics also reflect a lush summer meadow. Round and rich on the palate, this...

Wine Spectator, 93 points: A rich, focused white, with pure, lush flavors of apple, Asian pear and gooseberry accented by engaging notes of salted almond. Lemon cream and spice details linger on the ripe, rich finish. Refined and alluring. Drink...

Wine Enthusiast, 93 points: Distinct botrytis notes of dried apricot and musk for now dominate the nose while the primary fruit still sleeps in this dry, still-closed wine. The palate is sleek and flowing, while the backbone of acidity sits upright...

Wine Enthusiast, 96 points: This is so young, the yeast of the ferment still swings on the nose. Underneath that, tightly curled freshness suggests both candied lemon slices and lemon sorbet—but this needs time to unfurl its glory. Despite its...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 95 points: Salt, white pepper and Szechuan peppercorn mouthwateringly and invigoratingly inflect luscious, juicy white peach, pineapple and lime. A sleek and refined texture contributes to this bottling’s overall sense of elegance...

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: Wet earth, rain-wet stones, damp moss, wild sage and very ripe pear make for a complex opening. Further sniffs reveal more citrus: both juice and zest of lemon. The palate still holds a lot of leesy yeast flavors but its...

Wine Enthusiast, 95 points: This is a rich and complex wine that shows spiced pear and a tense structure. It is very aromatic and fresh while also rich and concentrated. A powerful statement of the fruit and minerality of the Wachau and definitely...