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Gruner by LAURENZ V. = "Wine Critics' Choice"

Proud to announce that Gruner by LAURENZ V. has been chosen

WINE SPECTATOR'S CRITICS' CHOICE

at the New York Wine Experience 2018

James Suckling awards Gruner by LAURENZ V.

90 Points
LAURENZ V. GRÜNER VELTLINER NIEDERÖSTERREICH SINGING 2017

“The fresh green-apple and plum character, together with the medium to light body and lively acidity, make this a refreshing grüner veltliner that will give plenty of pleasure with salad and many moderately spicy dishes. Drink now. Screw cap.”

90 Points
LAURENZ V. GRÜNER VELTLINER NIEDERÖSTERREICH FORBIDDEN 2017

“This rare, off-dry grüner veltliner has so much juicy mirabelle character and vibrant lemony acidity to balance neatly the touch of sweetness. The almost dry finish means this should be good with smoked fish and ham. Drink now. Screw cap.”

Wine Spectator's New York Wine Experience 2018


NY Wine Experience featuring Gruner by LAURENZ V. 

October 18-20, 2018
Marriott Marquis
New York City

Wine Spectator "Best Values – Whites": FRIENDLY 91 points, SINGING 89 points

"BEST VALUES – WHITES" (Wine Spectator "Ratings Flash" of July 31)

91 Points
LAURENZ FIVE Grüner Veltliner Kamptal Friendly 2016

“Generous yet bone-dry, featuring white peach, apple, lemon and elderflower aromas and flavors. Firm, with a finish that verges on austere, yet remains long, picking up a mineral edge. Drink now through 2024. 330 cases imported. –BS”


89 Points
LAURENZ FIVE Grüner Veltliner Niederösterreich Singing Laurenz und Sophie 2017

“A floral white, with a lovely mix of blood orange, chamomile and oyster shell flavors. The acidity keeps the elements intact and makes this fresh. Savory finish. Drink now. 6,325 cases imported. –BS”

Falstaff Grüner Veltliner Gala 2018

Tue, June 26, 2018
16.30 - 20.00

Palais Ferstel, Strauchgasse 4, 1010 Vienna

VieVinum 2018 - Hofburg Vienna, Gardehalle II, table 122

VINEXPO HONG KONG 2018 - Visit us at Vinexpo LEVEL 3 • ST 58

LAURENZ V. @ Wine Spectator Grand Tour 2018

PROWEIN DÜSSELDORF 2018 - Visit us at Prowein in Hall 17 Stand B 05

 

 

December 2017

The official „Forbidden Grüner“ Cocktail

Recipe:

- 10 cl Forbidden Grüner by LAURENZ V.

- 1 cl Falernum

- 2,5 cl White Rum

- 1 cl Lime Juice

- 10 cl Grapefruit Tonic

Add ice cubes and serve in a big wine glass.

Decoration:
Add dried pineapple, raspberries and a slice of a dried orange

Création par:
Stefan Bauer, bar manager The Bank, Park Hyatt Vienna

 

 

November 2017

Vintage 2017

The 2017 season brought a very dry, yet cold start to the year (some might regard it as a “real winter”) with the chilly January and February oscillating between minus 10 and minus 8 degrees Celsius ( around 15°F ) transitioning into a pleasantly rain-free spring and dry summer. From mid-May to early August, we experienced unusually dry and warm conditions, coupled with short spells of sudden and heavy rainfall. This water supply was warmly welcomed, and supplied the absolute minimum that was needed to nourish the vines.


First budding was comparatively early in 2017, happening around the 16th to 17th April, and the vines were consequently affected by the widespread and disastrous spell of late frost at end of April. This was followed by a second frost wave on 6th May and 10th May.
Extensive thinning ( green harvest ) was performed during the last two weeks of July, and the latter part of of August brought us much-needed rainfall.

A dry and warm September encouraged the grapes to ripen at excellent physiological ripeness and the harvest occurred around two weeks earlier than our long-term average picking time on 25th September  and continued through until 21st October.

The typically cooling Kamptal nights help to retain the freshness and aromatic characters of the fruit, and thanks to the highly selective harvest, we were able to pick healthy and ripe grapes. Fermentation began promptly and was completed without any incidents - (approx. 17°C or 62°F). Extended maturation on the lees will result in elegant wines with longevity and fresh, lively and bright acidity. The 2017 vintage is a highly elegant, very spicy vintage with an array of fruit-driven aromas, showcasing the various terroir aspects of our beloved Kamp valley.

September 2017

Decanter Magazine

We are more than happy to announce that Decanter Magazine
has awarded our wines Charming Grüner Vetliner 2015 and Friendly Grüner Vetliner 2015.

For more Infos klick here:
awards.decanter.com/DWWA/2017/Producer

August 2017

Falstaff on Tour

We are happy to be part of "Falstaff on Tour"

For more Infos click here: www.falstaff.at/nd/eventtipps-falstaff-on-tour/

June 2017

Wine Spectator Article

Our wine Charming 2014 was mentioned in one of the latest Wine Spectator Articles.

Read more here: 

www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/Sommelier-Talk-Restaurant-Roundtable-Favorite-Summer-Pairings

VINEXPO BORDEAUX 2017

Meet us at Vinexpo Bordeaux - hall 1 / AB 282

Mai 2017

ANNUAL PORTFOLIO TASTING IN HONG KONG

In Hong Kong at the annual Portfolio Tasting with Jack Cumming from Montrose 

WINE SPECTATOR GRAND TOUR 2017

In May 2017 we were at the Wine Spectator Grand Tour 2017

Las Vegas - Chicago - Miami

April 2017

WINE ENTHUSIAST MAGAZINE ABOUT OUR WINES

Laurenz V. 2015 Charming Reserve Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal)

Yeasty savor and saltiness mingle with yellow pear scents on the nose of this wine. The palate adds juicy, ripe yellow plum to the mix, expanding its flavor to full-on fruitiness, with a baseline of zest and saltiness. It's generously packed, with a clean, dry and lasting finish.

Laurenz V. 2015 Friendly Grüner Veltliner (Kamptal)

Creamy, herbal freshness reminiscent of fern and fig leaf rises from the glass in this wine. That same combination of creaminess and verve pervades the concentrated palate. It's dry, sophisticated and wonderfully compact.