Awards, Ratings & Opinions.

Overview of opinions and ratings from Guides, Print & Media. Tasting notes in original language (Tasting season 2023/24).

PETER MOSER - FALSTAFF [AT]

 

★★★★

A producer of wines with consistently outstanding quality and class. A winery with significant international recognition.

 

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92 Riesling Langenloiser Urgestein 2022

Zarte Noten von gelbem Pfirsich, mit etwas Mango und Maracuja unterlegt, ein Hauch von Blütenhonig. Saftig, fruchtig, elegant, mineralisch unterlegt, gelbe Tropenfrucht im Nachhall, bereits gut antrinkbar.

 

94 Riesling Ried Steinhaus 1.ÖTW 2022

Frischer weißer Weingartenpfirsich, florale Nuancen, zarter Blütenhonig, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, engmaschig und elegant, weiße Frucht, feine Süße, guter Säurebogen, mineralisch, bleibt haften, ein Hauch von frischen Orangen im Nachhall, verführerischer Stil mit Potenzial.

 

94 Riesling Ried Gaisberg 1.ÖTW 2022

Ein Hauch von Orangenkonfit, gelber Pfirsich, etwas Grapefruitzesten, mineralisch unterlegt. Saftig, elegant, Nuancen von reifem Steinobst, feiner Säurebogen, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, zeigt Länge und Entwicklungspotenzial.

 

96 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1.ÖTW 2022

Zart nach frischer Marille, Nuancen von frischen Orangenzesten, etwas Blütenhonig. Saftig, elegant, feine Fruchtsüße, integrierte Säurestruktur, ein Hauch von Pfirsich und Orange, mineralisch und anhaftend, Blütenhonig im Nachhall, zeigt Länge, sicheres Reifepotenzial.

 

(96) Riesling Maximum 2020

Attraktives Bukett nach weißer Tropenfrucht und frischem Pfirsich, etwas Maracuja, facettenreiche Aromatik. Saftig, elegant, feine Fruchtsüße, die von rassiger Säure gekontert wird, salzig im Abgang, Limetten im Nachhall, bleibt haften, gutes Entwicklungspotenzial.

 

91 Grüner Veltliner Langenloiser Tonmineral 2022

Feine Wiesenkräuter, etwas weiße Apfelfrucht, Zitrusnuancen, Maracujatouch, feinwürzig. Saftig, frische Säurestruktur, engmaschig, leichtfüßig, zart nach Kernobst, bleibt gut haften, guter Speisenbegleiter.

 

93 Grüner Veltliner Ried Thal 2022

Zart nach Orangenzesten, gelber Apfel, feiner Blütenhonig. Saftig, komplex, frischer Säurebogen, weiße Apfelfrucht, Limetten im Abgang, salzig und jugendlich, ein finessenreicher Speisenwein mit gutem Entwicklungspotenzial.

 

93 Grüner Veltliner Ried Kittmannsberg 1.ÖTW 2022

Zart nach Limetten, ein Hauch von weißem Apfel, zart nach Birne, Nuancen von Orangenzesten. Mittlerer Körper, feine Fruchtsüße, dezenter Säurebogen, mineralisch und ausgewogen, elegant und bereits fast voll entwickelt.

 

94 Grüner Veltliner Ried Schenkenbichl 1.ÖTW 2022

Zart nach Orangenzesten, Wiesenkräutern, gelbe Apfelfrucht, etwas Mango und Papaya, Mandarinen sind unterlegt. Saftig, dezente Süße, dunkle Mineralität, gewisse Opulenz, ein Hauch von Blütenhonig im Nachhall. Gutes Reifepotenzial.

 

96 Grüner Veltliner Ried Käferberg 1.ÖTW 2021

Dezente Holzwürze, ein Hauch von Kräutern, Gewürzen, gelbe Fruchtnoten, facettenreiches Bukett. Kraftvoll, saftig, etwas Vanille, rauchige Nuancen, dezente Süße im Abgang, bleibt haften, gutes Reifepotenzial, ein stoffiger Speisenbegleiter.

 

(96) Grüner Veltliner Maximum 2020

Zarte Kräuterwürze, rauchig unterlegte weiße Apfelfrucht, Nuancen von Blütenhonig, mineralischer Touch. Komplex, frisches Kernobst, frischer Säurebogen, zitronig-salzig, betont mineralisch und jugendlich im Abgang, zeigt Länge, wird von Flaschenreife profitieren.

 

92 Weissburgunder Langenloiser Kalksand 2022

Feine Birnenfrucht, weißes Kernobst, zarter Blütenhonig, mit Mandarinenzesten unterlegt. Saftig und balanciert, weißer Apfel, seidige Textur, ein jugendlicher Speisenwein mit sicherem Reifepotenzial.

 

94 Weißburgunder Maximum 2020

Zart nach frischer Quittenfrucht, Nuancen von Birne, weiße Tropenfrucht im Hintergrund. Saftig, seidige Textur, feine Extraktsüße, gelbe Frucht im Abgang, anhaftend und ausgewogen, ein feiner Speisenbegleiter, gute Länge, sichere Zukunft.

 

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2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 | KAMPTAL SINGLE VINEYARD CUP: RANK 1

95 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW 2016

96 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW 2017

96 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW 2020

 

2022 | KAMPTAL SINGLE VINEYARD CUP

96 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW 2021 (RANK 3 RIESLING)

95 Grüner Veltliner Ried Käferberg 1ÖTW 2020 (RANK 2 VELTLINER)

 

[Web: Weingut Hiedler in Langenlois, - Falstaff]

 

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WEINWISSER [GER]

 

"... Hiedler's wines are full of mineral drive, vibrant energy and crystallin finesse ..." - Giuseppe Lauria (2020)

 

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18,5 Grüner Veltliner Ried Schenkenbichl 1.ÖTW 2022

Geniale Nase, super fokussiert mit steinigen Noten. Elegant und nuanciert, salzig durchzogene Struktur, feiner, würziger Schmelz, deutlich prägnanter als viele andere seiner Kollektion, dramatisch, mineralisch, stringent durchstrukturiert. Einer der Besten! 2024 – 2034

 

18 Grüner Veltliner Ried Kittmannsberg 1.ÖTW 2022

Sehr charmant, dabei schmelzig und präzise konturiertes Bouquet, süße Aprikose. Saftig-schmelziger Gaumen, wirkt nicht ganz trocken, ungemein geschliffen und seidig in der Textur, elegante Art, macht richtig Spaß, schmelziges Finale. 2024 – 2033

 

18+ Grüner Veltliner Ried Käferberg 1.ÖTW 2021

Würzig und zart medizinal mit reifem gelbem Steinobst, erdig-kräutrige Nuancen. Seidiges Mundgefühl, edle Holzumrahmung, ungemein saftig und stylish, reife Säure, die den Wein wunderbar trägt. Filigraner GV. Frühe Trinkreife. 2024 – 2033

 

18,5 Riesling Ried Gaisberg 1.ÖTW 2022

Ätherische Noten und Kräuterwürze, Heu und frisch gedroschener Weizen. Saftig mit schmelziger Hülle, ungemein ausgewogen, sehr dicht und substanziell. Zitrisch-würziges Finale mit Agrumen. 2024 – 2033

 

18 Riesling Ried Steinhaus 1.ÖTW 2022

Reifes Steinobst, Marille, Mandarine, Orangen und mineralische Würze. Ungemein saftig, dicht und cremig, hat Kraft, reife Säure, zitrische Anklängen im Finale. 2024 – 2033

 

17,5+ Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1.ÖTW 2021

Sehr würzige Zitrusfrüchte, klar und präzise, dazu morgendliche Waldluft, Tannennadeln und Bachminze. Kühler Charakter mit anregender Säure und feinstem Schmelz, sehr saftig und pikant.

 

[Web: Latest Magazine  - weinwisser.org]

 

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STUART PIGOTT - JAMES SUCKLING [HK]

 

95 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1.ÖTW 2021

This bold and super-mineral dry riesling also has a stack of stone-fruit character and terrific drive on the full-bodied palate. Many will love it exactly as it is, and it’s great to drink now (the harmony is already excellent), but some will want it to relax a bit in bottle. Either way, its a great expression of the famous Heiligenstein vineyard site! Drink or hold.

 

95 Riesling Ried Steinhaus 1.ÖTW 2021

Enjoy the ride! Very attractive, peachy fruit, plus excellent depth and structure make this a very impressive dry riesling. And that fruit pulls you along on the most wonderful journey on the expansive but beautifully balanced palate. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

 

94 Riesling Ried Gaisberg 1.ÖTW 2021

Anyone who thinks that dry riesling is always lean and austere should dive into this deep pool of ripe peach and apricot to discover the grape’s sensual side. Generous and creamy, but without any sense of weight, this combines ripeness with zesty freshness at the bright finish. Drink or hold.

 

94 Grüner Veltliner Ried Schenkenbichl 1.ÖTW 2021

At once ripe and cool, this is an exciting gruner veltliner that combines the generous personality of the grape with fascinating wet-stone freshness, which drives the sleek and focused finish. Pronounced dried lemon-zest and chamomile character. Drink or hold.

 

93 Grüner Veltliner Ried Kittmannsberg 1.ÖTW 2021

Brimming with lemon zest and white pepper, this is a very expressive wine that has every bit as much freshness as ripeness and concentration. Immediately appealing, but still really youthful, this has surely got many years ahead of it. Long wet-stone, citrus and white-pepper finish. Drink or hold.

 

93 Grüner Veltliner Ried Käferberg 1.ÖTW 2020

This generous and creamy gruner veltliner has unusual aromas of ripe melon and hibiscus for the grape, but this provides a lot of immediate appeal. Well-balanced, rather silky finish with a supporting touch of fine tannin. Drink or hold.

 

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2017 | BEST RATED VILLAGE WINE OF AUSTRIA

95 Riesling Langenlois 2016

 

2018 | 3 x AUSTRIA TOP 100

95 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW 2017

92 Grüner Veltliner Langenlois 2017

91 Weissburgunder Langenlois 2017

 

2019 | 4 x AUSTRIA TOP 100 (3 x TOP 25)

96 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW 2018 (Rank 5)

95 Riesling Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW 2018 (Rank 23)

95 Riesling Ried Kogelberg 1ÖTW 2018 (Rank 25)

93 Riesling Langenlois 2018

 

2020 | 3 x AUSTRIA TOP 100

96 Riesling Ried Kogelberg 1ÖTW 2019

95 Riesling Ried Steinhaus 1ÖTW 2019

94 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW 2019

 

2022 | 2 x AUSTRIA TOP 100

95 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW 2021

94 Grüner Veltliner Ried Schenkenbichl 1ÖTW 2021

 

[Web: Hiedler – JamesSuckling.com]

 

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STEPHAN REINHARDT - ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE [US]

 

» Ludwig Hiedler, forming a tandem with his two sons Ludwig Jr and Dietmar, has again produced a lovely range of crus that are characterized by their round juiciness, richness and concentration as well as their frisky vitality, structure and hidden purity, finesse and precision. All the grapes are slightly crushed to extract as much from the skins as possible, which gives the wines a special mouthfeel. …« - Stephan Reinhardt (2017)

 

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» Hiedler's wine represents a unique style that combines elegance with baroque and finishes linear and lean like a Gothic cathedral. Impressive! « - Stephan Reinhardt (2019)

 

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» Spectacular Riesling from the Kamptal! « - Stephan Reinhardt (2022)

 

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94+ Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1.ÖTW 2021

Sourced from 60-year-old vines, Hiedler's 2021 Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW Riesling shows clear, open, bright and elegant fruit with herbal as well as earthy notes of broken rock. Juicy, intense and dense in the mouth, this is a powerful and firmly structured, still somewhat phenolic Heiligenstein that needs some time to develop its full size. It's undoubtedly a great Riesling from the Kamptal. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2022. Drink from 2027 to 2060.

 

94 Riesling Ried Steinhaus 1.ÖTW 2021

From the steepest site in Langenlois—the barren slope is characterized by small terraces where the vines have been growing for centuries on rocky subsoil of gneiss and amphibolite, which is crisscrossed with quartz and feldspar veins—Hiedler's 2021 Ried Steinhaus 1ÖTW Riesling offers a finely spicy, concentrated nose of cooked pome and stone fruit with flinty notes. Elegant and fruity on the palate, hugely saline, firm and compact, with grippy and stimulating structure and great length, this is a spectacular Riesling from the Kamptal. 12.5% stated alcohol. Screw cap. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2022. Drink from 2022 to 2050.

 

92+ Riesling Ried Gaisberg 1.ÖTW 2021

Sourced from two terraces and predominantly rooting in a rocky subsoil of paragneiss, Hiedler's 2021 Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW Riesling is dense and spicy on the nose, showing ripe and concentrated bright fruit with subtle earthy notes. Round and elegant on the palate, with juicy richness, well-integrated mineral acidity and persistent ripe fruit flavors on the salty, grippy finish, this is still a young Gaisberg but with promising potential. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2022. Drink from 2023 to 2050.

 

91+ Riesling Langenloiser Urgestein 2020

From terraced vineyards planted with own massal selections on crystalline soils, Hiedler's 2020 Langenloiser Kamptal Riesling Urgestein opens with a clear, bright and pretty complex bouquet of crushed stones intertwined with intense but fine and elegant aromas of white fruits, flowers and a dash of fresh lemon juice. Aged on the lees for six months, this is a lush, refined, textural and perfectly balanced Riesling with intense and sustainable fruit and fine grip on the finish. Nothing aggressive here, but it has a long and structured finish with stimulating phenols and bitters.

 

93 Grüner Veltliner Ried Käferberg 1.ÖTW 2020

Grown on two terraces on the southeast flank of the site at about 345 meters above sea level, Hiedler's 2020 Ried Käferberg 1ÖTW Grüner Veltliner shows a clean, deep, elegant, slightly bacony/smoky nose with bright fruit aromas. Juicy, crystalline and powerful on the palate but also still quite bitter on the finish, Hiedler's Käferberg is a highly concentrated Veltliner with positive astringency and fine, stimulating salinity. This is a long-distance runner that will take its time to shine. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2022. Drink from 2027 to 2050.

 

93 Grüner Veltliner Ried Schenkenbichl 1.ÖTW 2021

Cool and clear, with ripe and dense fruit but also still quite phenolic on the nose, the 2021 Ried Schenkenbichl 1ÖTW Grüner Veltliner opens crystalline and elegant on the palate, with juicy fruit and grippy, almost cutting phenolics but also good, vital acidity. This is possibly not bone dry but is an elegant, saline and promising Veltliner from the Schenkenbichl. The grapes for this Veltliner come from 60-year-old vines in the highest terraces of the site, located at about 315 meters above sea level, with dark amphibolites that come to the surface. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in Grafenegg in September 2022. Drink from 2025 to 2045.

 

92 Grüner Veltliner Langenloiser Tonmineral 2020

From loess-loam soils and own massal selections, the 2020 Langenloiser Kamptal Grüner Veltliner Tonmineral is intense in color and opens with an elegant, dense and aromatic bouquet of ripe seed fruits along with coolish vegetal notes and finely flinty notes. Round and lush on the palate yet immediately also finessed and vivacious, this is a full-bodied Veltliner with substance, structure and a sustainable finish. The wine spent six months on the lees and leaves the palate with lingering crystalline acidity and mineral expression. Impressive.

 

[Web: Robert Parker Wine Advocate]

 

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SASHA SPEICHER - MEININGER [GER]

 

» … Three times 93 points for three Riesling wines confirmed that the generation transition happening at the winery has brought a noticeable boost in quality. Here's the next candidate to join the circle of star-producers. … « - Sasha Speicher (2018)

 

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» … In 2018 a maximum of sensitivity was required to create exciting Grüner Veltliners ... the Hiedler estate, performing on the highest level with their Veltliners, confirmed the upward trend of the past two years. … « - Sasha Speicher (2019)

 

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» … Hiedler seems to have finally arrived in the absolute top group. Two Rieslings each with 94 and 95 points are synonymous with the strongest Riesling collection among the ÖTW association of traditional wineries. … « - Sascha Speicher (2020)

 

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» … the three best Grüner Veltliners from 2022: Lamm from Hirsch, Gaisberg from Allram, and Schenkenbichl from Hiedler. ...« - Sascha Speicher (2020)

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95 Riesling Ried Steinhaus 1.ÖTW 2021

strahlende, klare Frucht, Pfirsich und reife Zitrusfrucht, süße Gartenkräuter, Kerbel, Kamille; saftig, rassiges Säurespiel, ausgeprägt salzig, viel mineralischer Druck, vibrierend

 

94 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1.ÖTW 2019

komplexer Duft, sehr würzig, rauchig, Anis, Fenchelsamen, Bergheu; stoffig, dicht, griffig, komplex, cremige Fülle, vergleichsweise mildere Säure, dadurch weniger Spannung

 

94 Riesling Ried Gaisberg 1.ÖTW 2019

würziger Duft, Heu, Bergkräuter, reife Zitrusfrucht, feienr Gerbstoffgrip, dichter Schmelz, aber nicht zu süß, fein umhüllte, fruchtige Säure, etwas Weinbergspfirsich

 

94 Grüner Veltliner Ried Käferberg 1.ÖTW 2021

satte Würze, leicht Tabak, etwas Wermutkraut, Grüntee; stoffig, dicht und intensiv, feine Phenolik zieht sich durch, begleitet von Schmelz, druckvoll

 

94 Grüner Veltliner Ried Schenkenbichl 1.ÖTW 2022

würzige, auch leicht pfeffrige Nase, Bergheu, Melisse, Oregano, gelber Apfel; würzig und kraftvoll, viel Druck, intensiv, aber nicht zu schmelzig, festes, edles Gerbstoffgerüst

 

94 Grüner Veltliner Ried Kittmannsberg 1.ÖTW 2019

ausgeprägte Würze, aber noch mehr Frucht, Ananas, reife Zitrusfrucht; saftig, brillant, geschmeidige, cremige Länge, feines Gerbstoffspiel

 

[Web: meininger.de]

 

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HANS PLEININGER - VINARIA [AT]

 

★★★

Weingut Hiedler belongs to the best wineries not only on a national but also on an international level. Outstanding quality for many years and excellent ratings by numerous critics.

 

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» The Langenlois wine brothers Ludwig and Dietmar Hiedler once again present an impressive wine portfolio that now spans over three vintages. … « - Hans Pleininger (2023)

 

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★★★ Grüner Veltliner Langenloiser Tonmineral 2022

Frische, dunkle Würze, Kräuter- und kreidige Noten, wirkt straff, Granny Smith; würzig, dunkelfruchtig, feiner Gerbstoffgrip, Blutorange, kühle Aromatik, trinkvergnüglich.

 

★★★ Grüner Veltliner Ried Thal 2022

Reife Birnen, viel Fruchtexotik, feine Würze, kalkig; saftig und frisch, reifes Kernobst, Grapefruit, viel Lösswürze mit kreidigen Noten, schwarzer Pfeffer.

 

★★★ Grüner Veltliner Ried Kittmannsberg 1.ÖTW 2021

Rauchige, dunkle Pfefferwürze, gelbe Äpfel, Stachelbeere, Johannisbeere; tropische Fruchtsüße, Maracuja, Ananas, reife Grapefruits, lebhafte Säure, mineralischer Einschlag, gute Länge.

 

★★★★ Grüner Veltliner Ried Schenkenbichl 1.ÖTW 2021

Rauchig-würzig, schwarzer Pfeffer, Orangen und Grapefruits, lebhaft, sortentypisch; straffe Säure, viel Zitrus, Grapefruit, Maracuja, super Gerbstoffzug und Länge, Wein mit Zukunft.

 

★★★★ Grüner Veltliner Ried Käferberg 1.ÖTW 2020

Burgundisch geprägt, feine Würze, geschmeidige Frucht, Birnenmus, Apfelkompott; saftig und salzig, super Säurespannung, Rosa Pfeffer, tropische Früchte, lang.

 

★★★★ Grüner Veltliner Maximum 2020

Dunkle Würze, cremig, burgundische Züge, grüne Oliven, rauchige Textur; super Würze, Gerbstoff und Röstnoten schieben an, super Fülle, Schokobananen, Blutorangenzesten, burgundisch, jugendlich. Potenzial.

 

★★★ Riesling Langenlois 2022

Saftige Marille, tolle Sortenprägung, super Frische, mineralischer Kern; am Gaumen von süßen Marillen eingenommen, Pfirsichanklänge, kühle Aromatik.

 

★★★★ Riesling Ried Steinhaus 1.ÖTW 2021

Gesteinsmehl, reifes Zitrus, Pfirsich, helle Würze; enorm straff und mineralisch, reife Säure, Pfirsich, tropische Früchte, tolle Aromatik und Mineralität, straff, lebhaft, markant.

 

★★★★ Riesling Ried Gaisberg 1.ÖTW 2021

Gewürzige, füllige Rieslingfrucht, Pfirsich, weiche, mineralische Note; saftige Südfrüchte, markante Säure, wirkt straff und trocken, eleganter Riesling mit Länge.

 

★★★★★ Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1.ÖTW 2021 (TOP 100)

Würzige, mineralische Frucht, Pfirsich pur, Weihrauch; Pfirsich und Feuerstein dominieren am Gaumen, extraktreich, klirrende Säure und Mineralität, extrem trocken, enorme Länge. Riesenwein vom Heiligenstein!

 

★★★★ Riesling Maximum 2020

Saftige Fülle, fleischiger Pfirsich, rosa Pfeffer, wirkt leichtfüßig und kühl-aromatisch, Wacholder; Botrytis- und Honigschmelz, dunkel getönte Fruchtsüße mit feinem Säurekick, eingelegte Marillen, Tanningrip, eigenständig.

 

★★★★ Weissburgunder Maximum 2020

Torfige Textur, Bienenwachs, viel Fülle und Tiefe, burgundisch geprägt mit feinem Toasting; super Fruchtschmelz und Körper, helles Nougat, reife Exotikfrucht, Ananas, Mango, dezent mineralisch, sehr elegant, lange Zukunft!

 

[Web: Hiedler - vinaria.at]

 

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HANS PLEININGER - VINARIA [AT]

 

★★

Winery of Austria-wide importance. High quality wines that go beyond the usual. Ranks among the best.

 

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18,5 Riesling Maximum 2019

18 Grüner Veltliner Ried Käferberg 1ÖTW 2020

18 Grüner Veltliner Maximum 2019

17,5 Grüner Veltliner Ried Schenkenbichl 1ÖTW 2020

17,5 Riesling Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW 2020

17,5 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW 2020

17 Grüner Veltliner Ried Kittmannsberg 1ÖTW 2020

 

[Web: Hiedler - Gault & Millau]

 

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TERRY THEISE [US]

 

» The wines ought especially to appeal to aficionados of the “natural” sensibility. That’s their dialect, and they are clean. They are also direct, forthright, jammed with flavor, and hail from great terroirs. « - Terry Theise (2017)

 

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Terry Theise Estate Selection - WINERY OF THE VINTAGE 2018

» The only proper answer if someone asks me “How are the ‘18s?” is to say “These ‘18s are rocking, but you really had to be selective. Or, I had to be; you don’t have to be because I already was. ... Among them, Hiedler was the most surprisingly consistent and successful, and I really felt a guiding hand (or hands) at work. ... First, because I never supposed they would make these wines in this vintage, and also because it heralds perhaps a new level for this already-fine estate. And finally, because you always know tasting a grower’s vintage when they were really in sync with conditions, and attending to the harvest’s most telling elements. So, hats off to the Hiedler boys. «

 

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» … We can easily surmise how the other grower’s wines from the region work – we know that language – but it’s much harder to fathom how wines as plush as these can also be refreshing and so palpably structured. The wines are riddled and jammed with soul and personality, there are no other wines like them. … « - Terry Theise (2019)

 

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» For me Hiedler is one of Austria’s most interesting estates precisely because they are neither this-nor-that. No one is rendering these amazing terroirs in such a way. In lesser hands the wines might be rustic, in lesser soils they might be mundane, but here at Hiedler there is an accord between human and soil for which I’ve never found precedent nor equivalent. « - Terry Theise (2021)

 

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» These wines remain one of a kind in the Kamptal. « - Terry Theise (2023)

 

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TERRY THEISE - A WORD TO THE WINES (2021)

"Ratings" and poetic wine descriptions by Terry Theise: www.terrytheise.com/weingut-heidler-2021

 

TERRY THEISE - A WORD TO THE WINES (2023)

"Ratings" and poetic wine descriptions by Terry Theise: www.terrytheise.com/weingut-hiedler-2023

 

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PAULA SIDORE - JANCIS ROBINSON [UK]

 

16,5 Grüner Veltliner Ried Kittmannsberg 1ÖTW 2021

Shy, fresh-fruit notes mingle with mint, lemon balm and pepper. The creamy palate gives way to a zesty texture; fruity finish.

 

17 Grüner Veltliner Ried Schenkenbichl 1ÖTW 2021

Crisp white fruit, spiced pear and plenty of "pfefferle" (white-pepper snap). The lithe, lean palate is reticent to reveal too much, but one suspects much is happening beneath the surface. Delicate, lingering spice finish.

 

16,5+ Riesling Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW 2021

Pure spice and stone, baked lemons, tropical fruit with an ethereal lift. Textured minerality and a searing acidity on the palate, cool fruit and flowers. More monolithic than refreshing in its current, youthful state; there really is a lot going on here. Looking forward to a bit more equilibrium in a few years' time.

 

16,5+ Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW 2021

A basket of pure summer bounty: lily, apricot, mandarin, forest honey and mashed apples. Fine grip on the generous and spicy palate. Beautiful concentration and a lounge-chair-like appeal, sink into the ease of it all and let the Riesling waves come as and when they will.

 

16 Riesling Ried Steinhaus 1ÖTW 2021

Creamy yellow fruit, gentle spice, and a flinty, wet-stone, spontaneous-fermentation aroma. Animating lemon acidity, even if a bit straightforward on the taut, sweet-sour exchange. Long, zesty finish.

 

[Web: JancisRobinson.com]

 

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ANNE KREBIEHL MW - WINE ENTHUSIAST [US]

 

90 Grüner Veltliner Löss 2022

93 Grüner Veltliner Ried Thal 2019

93 Grüner Veltliner Ried Kittmannsberg 1ÖTW 2019

94 Grüner Veltliner Ried Schenkenbichl 1ÖTW 2019

95 Riesling Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW 2019

95 Riesling Ried Steinhaus 1ÖTW 2019

96 Riesling Ried Heiligenstein 1ÖTW 2019

 

[Web: Hiedler - wineenthusiast.com]

 

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WEIN-PLUS [GER]

 

2018 | COLLECTION OF THE YEAR

» Distinctive as ever. A lighthouse of quality in the Kamptal, and not only there. When the wines are young some might underestimate what is coming. When reaching drinking age, these wines are among the best that Austria has to offer. « - Marcus Hofschuster

 

[Web: Hiedler - wein.plus]

 

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HUGH JOHNSON'S POCKET WINE BOOK [UK]

★★★

Weingut Hiedler belongs to the most outstanding producers of Austria.

 

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THE SOTHEBY'S WINE ENCYCLOPEDIA [UK]

» One of the rising star estates of Austria. « - Tom Stevenson (2012)

 

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FINANCIAL REVIEW AUSTRALIA

Full article - Max Allen (2019)