WTN: 2005 Strub Niersteiner Grüner Veltliner Kabinet Feinherb

[David M. Bueker]

2005 Strub Niersteiner Grüner Veltliner Kabinet Feinherb - Germany, Rheinhessen (8/13/2007)
Richer and thicker than my prior two experiences. Perhaps this is filling out a touch in the bottle. Tastes more like Austrian Gruner Veltliner than some German Riesling substitute, with peach, cress and pepper flavors predominating. Still a great value at $12.

I have read that small amounts of the grape are grown in Germany, but haven't seen any and don't even remember seeing a note on any! What other properties make good ones in Germany? Is it seen outside of Rheinhessen in Germany?

-O-

[David M. Bueker]

I am unaware of any other German producers of Gruner Veltliner. This is the first commercial vintage from Strub. There is a 2006.

[Jenise]

I did a double take just now reading your title: STRUB Gruner? Yes, your note confirms, you really did say that. Thanks for the report, I'll have to look for the wine.

I am unaware of any other German producers of Gruner Veltliner. This is the first commercial vintage from Strub. There is a 2006.

Koegler in the 'gau also makes one and I'm sure that more are on the way. I'll certainly try the Strub -thanks for the heads up. I'd love to see Alsace experiment with GV, although a commercially available bottle isn't likely...