Weingut Proidl
Most of Franz Proidl's vineyards are found on the upper stretches of the Krems Valley, where the granite and slate slopes gradually give way in their heights to the woods of Bohemia. In many cases, Proidl has spent years reclaiming the sites from the scrub brush and outcroppings that took hold when old vineyards were abandoned as too steep to cultivate. Even today, many visitors shake their heads when they see the vineyards clinging to the rocks of Ehrenfels, Pfeningberg and Hochäcker. Not surprisingly, Proidl harvests late and often only bottles after his neighbors are sold out. His wines are generally dry, but he does make one that is more like a German Auslese, which he calls Proidl Spricht Deutsch. (www.proidl.com) Also recommended: 2012 Riesling Rameln (88) and 2012 Senftenberger Traminer (89), 2011 Senftenberger Riesling 'Proidl Spricht Deutsch' (89). (A.I. Selections, www.aiselections.com).
From Austria 2012 and 2011 (Dec 2013) by Joel B. Payne
2011 Riesling Ehrenfels Reserve
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