Bründlmayer Ried 'Vincent's' Spiegel 1 ÖTW Kamptal Reserve DAC Grüner Veltliner

Score

95

"Deep, ripe and intense on the elegant and flinty sur lie nose, the 2018 Grüner Veltliner Ried Spiegel 1ÖTW Vincent is a full-bodied, elegant, highly complex and structured yet fine and silky, very sustainable and salty Veltliner with enormous power and grip on the finish. The Spiegel is from calcareous loess soils and has a finer and more elegant texture than the Lamm but less grip. During my first tastings in September 2019, I thought this wine was surely the best Spiegel I had tasted from Bründlmayer in nearly 20 years, but later I thought it was just a question of personal taste whether you prefer the endless salinity and finesse of the Spiegel or the tension and grip of the Lamm. 14.5% alcohol. Drink 2020-240."

Score

93

"So different to the 2019 gruner veltliners, and not only because it has seen some wood and longer sur-lie aging. Bold front palate, but much less immediate excitement at the rich, supple finish. Drink or hold."