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Loimer

One of his colleagues in Kamptal described Fred Loimer as the "archetypical alpha male." If that is so, he has concentrated most of his energies on the estate and its new cellars. In fact, few people think so much about what they are doing, from biodynamic roots to how the bottles are viewed in the market. Although the world talks more about Austrian grÃ¼ner veltliner, I have always admired his rieslings, in particular the Steinmassl, which in any given vintage is always among the finest produced in the country, with purity and an herbal energy that few others can match. While the 2011 is richer, I prefer the dry finesse and subtle spice in the 2012. He recently bought a small plot in the Heiligenstein. That may be a feather in his cap, but today he talks more about finding old vineyards. (www.loimer.at) Also recommended: 2012 Gruner Veltliner Lois (85), 2012 Riesling Lenz (85), 2012 Gruner Veltliner (86), 2012 Riesling (86).

From Austria 2012 and 2011 (Dec 2013) by Joel B. Payne

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2011 Riesling Steinmassl Reserve

Release Price: $80

Color: White

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