2016 Weingut Brundlmayer 'Lyra' Riesling Zobinger Heiligenstein Kamptal

Winemaker Notes:  Brilliant from the beginning - exotic fruit fireworks led by lime and vineyard peach, and this time even with a cool touch. Tremendous freshness and radiance even in this embryonic state. In all its abundance, the wine is defined especially by its fine, focused style and very bright fruit nuances; such finesse. A continuous stream of new characteristics rise to the surface, yet the wine remains the classic Heiligensteiner that you know and appreciate. The sweet fruit play holds right through the long finish. Great potential.

Pair with Austrian cuisine, well-seasoned fish and white meat, Asian dishes, duck, exotic cuisine etc.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


James Suckling - "The fruitiest of Bründlmayer's 2016 single-vineyard dry Rieslings with a slew of perfectly ripe peach. However, this is still a properly dry wine and it has a very serious structure. The finish is long, intense and bold, but with a wealth of refreshing minerality. Drink now and for many years to come."


Wine Enthusiast - "A smoky touch of reduction still hovers on the nose of this wine. Underneath, apple freshness with an earthy, leesy touch and lots of lemon notes spreads across the linear palate. This needs time to unfurl but will do so beautifully. The finish is dry and long and has a wonderfully pure, almost transcendent lemon note. Drink 2020–2030."


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "The 2016 Riesling Zöbinger Ried Heiligenstein Lyra 1ÖTW is pure, clear and fine on the floral nose and displays bright fruit with a touch of caramel and a delicate mineral spiciness with herbal notes and a touch of iron. Juicy, round and elegant on the palate, this is a dense yet refined and elegant Riesling with a refreshing mineral and sustainable finish. Very French in style, very well balanced and truly elegant. Tasted at the domain in September 2019."