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Hofbauer-Schmidt, Grüner Veltliner Ried Hochstrass Erste Lage 2023

Very different nose, wood-influenced. Vanillians and toast overlay ripe yellow stone and tropical fruit. Pineapple coming through. Creamy and ripe palate impression with lingering wood notes. Grüner Veltliner in a Chardonnay style.

ProducerHofbauer-Schmidt
GrapeGrüner Veltliner
VineyardRied Hochstrass
ClassificationErste Lage
RegionWeinviertel
Vintage2023
Format750 ml
TastedMay 2026
Score★★++2 stars plus plus

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