Daniel (Jiuwine.com)
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Photos and text by Daniel. The below wines were tasted independently at Booze Wine Shop @ Capital Tower. Our Tasting review consists of a clear photo illustration of the wine subject and concise notes based on initial impression and longevity of wine aromas and flavors beyond the hour in a standard ISO tasting glass. Our review standards is based on the understanding of "BEF" - Balance & Body, Elegance & Enjoyment, Finesse and Finish.
Information is correct at time of publishing. To reach us for comments, please email us at wine.kakis@gmail.com or msn us at wine.kakis@hotmail.com.
On our observation of recent reports on the Austrian wine vintages. 2004 was a better year as compared to its 2003, 2002, and 2001 peers with smaller crop where the helpful Neusiedlersee fog gave some of the best Botrytis found in the wines. 2002 was perceived to be of inconsistent quality but with some excellent outcome. Do taste before buying. 2001 overall was an average but good vintage, with early developing wines. We look forward to continue following the legacy of Alois Kracher though his successor and son, Gerhard.
2001 Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Traminer TBA #1 Nouvelle Vague
Austria, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee
Tasted on Friday 28.12.2007. 100% Traminer. Sugar - 171,8 g/l. 18 months in New barriques before bottling and release. 11.0%. Lovely orangy aromas and dried honey slabs. Light-bodied, with a hint of bitterness, yet balanced and a sweet tangy coy. Short to medium finish which grew soft just over the hour. Enjoyable now. Drink between 2004 and 2008. Price: S$86.00.
2002 Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Welschriesling TBA #3 Zwischen den Seen
Austria, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee
Tasted on Friday 28.12.2007. 100% Welschriesling. Sugar- 208,0 g/l. 22 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling and release. 10.0%. Rich apricots with floral on the nose. Medium-bodied, balanced and quite straightforward with its flavors of honey and apricots with a medium and pleasant finish. Enjoyable now and drink between 2005 and 2030. Price: S$88.00.
2002 Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Chardonnay/Welschriesling Grande Cuvée TBA #7 Nouvelle Vague
Austria, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee
50% Chardonnay, and 50% Welschriesling. Sugar - 252,7 g/l. Fermented in new barriques and aged 23 months in oak before bottled and release. 9.0%. Full-bodied, viscosity, with heavier load of honey and pears. Despite the richness and tropical flavors, the wine came short with a disappointing short finish. Didn't not last beyond the hour in glass. Drink between 2008 and 2013.
Stock-lists: Taste Fine Wine Merchant, and Booze Wine Shop.
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Photos and text by Daniel. The below wines were tasted independently at Booze Wine Shop @ Capital Tower. Our Tasting review consists of a clear photo illustration of the wine subject and concise notes based on initial impression and longevity of wine aromas and flavors beyond the hour in a standard ISO tasting glass. Our review standards is based on the understanding of "BEF" - Balance & Body, Elegance & Enjoyment, Finesse and Finish.
Information is correct at time of publishing. To reach us for comments, please email us at wine.kakis@gmail.com or msn us at wine.kakis@hotmail.com.
On our observation of recent reports on the Austrian wine vintages. 2004 was a better year as compared to its 2003, 2002, and 2001 peers with smaller crop where the helpful Neusiedlersee fog gave some of the best Botrytis found in the wines. 2002 was perceived to be of inconsistent quality but with some excellent outcome. Do taste before buying. 2001 overall was an average but good vintage, with early developing wines. We look forward to continue following the legacy of Alois Kracher though his successor and son, Gerhard.
2001 Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Traminer TBA #1 Nouvelle Vague
Austria, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee
Tasted on Friday 28.12.2007. 100% Traminer. Sugar - 171,8 g/l. 18 months in New barriques before bottling and release. 11.0%. Lovely orangy aromas and dried honey slabs. Light-bodied, with a hint of bitterness, yet balanced and a sweet tangy coy. Short to medium finish which grew soft just over the hour. Enjoyable now. Drink between 2004 and 2008. Price: S$86.00.
2002 Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Welschriesling TBA #3 Zwischen den Seen
Austria, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee
Tasted on Friday 28.12.2007. 100% Welschriesling. Sugar- 208,0 g/l. 22 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling and release. 10.0%. Rich apricots with floral on the nose. Medium-bodied, balanced and quite straightforward with its flavors of honey and apricots with a medium and pleasant finish. Enjoyable now and drink between 2005 and 2030. Price: S$88.00.
2002 Weinlaubenhof Alois Kracher Chardonnay/Welschriesling Grande Cuvée TBA #7 Nouvelle Vague
Austria, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee
50% Chardonnay, and 50% Welschriesling. Sugar - 252,7 g/l. Fermented in new barriques and aged 23 months in oak before bottled and release. 9.0%. Full-bodied, viscosity, with heavier load of honey and pears. Despite the richness and tropical flavors, the wine came short with a disappointing short finish. Didn't not last beyond the hour in glass. Drink between 2008 and 2013.
Stock-lists: Taste Fine Wine Merchant, and Booze Wine Shop.