2007 Grüner Veltliner Axpoint, Smaragd, Hirtzberger

From younger vines a little lower down than Honivogl, Axpoint is a great triumph in 2007. The wine has energy, lively notes of pear honeysuckle, pepper and lime and crisp and balancing acidity; poised and food-friendly; try with terrine or bisque.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)

Hirtzberger’s wines always show wonderfully judged weight and power. This youthful Gruner Veltliner has classic notes of green pepper and fennel. Luscious stone fruit on the palate leads to a finish rich in minerality.
(Rob Whitehead, BBR Wine & Spirits Specialist)

The rich, full-bodied Hirtzberger 2007 Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Axpoint is cut from very similar plush cloth to the corresponding Rotes Tor (and was also picked through November). Musk melon, snap peas, coffee, nut oils, and peach inform this sappy, persistent oil-textured and honeyed Veltliner that calls for careful employment in culinary contexts, and watchful cellaring over perhaps the next 4-5 years.Most of Hirtzberger’s 2007 vintage Gruner Veltliner reflect their late dates of harvest and the presence of botrytis (a certain amount of which he always welcomes) in rich, low tones.
(David Schildknecht - Wine Advocate - Feb-2009)