Last tasted was ‘11 as there were no ‘12 or ‘13, just tried ‘14 again. Deep Ruby, blend 70% Tempranillo, 20% Graciano & 10% Mazuelo, aged new French oak for 15 months (‘11 was 24 mos). Full red fruit aromas with floral, oak & pepper spice. On palate ripe red fruit flavors, complex with layers of fruit & spice, noting espresso, cacao & licorice. Tannins are still tight and will soften with time. Well balanced, long finish ending with fruit, spice and oak. Decant now, otherwise let sit in the cellar. Nice! — 3 years ago
Actually my first ever Lauer. Cannot believe that myself..:: served blind, I started off in Rheinhessen (maybe Wittman?) but finally decided upon a GV from Alzinger in Wachau. Liked it very much but lacked Mosel tension, slate minerality and racy acidity impressive concentration. Very good wine, hoping to be something else? — 5 years ago
Wow, this really blew me away. Upon opening, lots of tertiary aromas - cedar, leather, rich earth - which gave way after decanting to a beautiful and pure fruit expression. Wild raspberries & ripe red cherries, both a touch funky, crunchy and mineral. Baking spice, dried leaves, and some green steminess are there too. Great fruit-driven acidity with integrated silky tannins. Drinks like something much much younger than it’s 13 years. I’m there with people who are saying this is Burgundian. Elegant and complex, will definitely be grabbing some more! — 6 years ago
Délicieux! 13 Alsatian grape varieties blended to perfection. A pretty pleaser for the price. — 6 years ago
Our 2019 edition had Chremisa in large letters on the bottle and it was fabulous. It was different than any Gruner we’ve had. — 3 years ago
Biting and finished smooth — 4 years ago
Drank the whole bottle myself. — 4 years ago
Such purity. A notch below the ‘13 — 5 years ago
Not super bacony, blue and black fruit, slight flowers, slight brine. Very elegant. — 6 years ago
Not the best gruner veltliner, not as sparkling, or full bodied, but i nice dry acidic flavor — 6 years ago
Light and fresh — 3 years ago
Excellent for the price. Fruity and light tannins. Paired excellently with pork and spicy food. — 3 years ago
super interesting expression, not too much toast, lemon, good acid, amber color — 4 years ago
Light and smooth — 5 years ago
Wonderful perfectly balanced rose — 6 years ago
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Quite nice Syrah with Swedish meatballs & cream sauce ($13) — 2 years ago