2004 Grand Cuvee Trockenbeerenauslese Nouvelle Vague No. 6 (Kracher) (375ml)

Austria (White)

Wine Advocate: 95

Wine Spectator: 93

Tasting notes

A sweet white dessert wine.

"95 out of 100...Seldom has there been a better example of the coexistence of creaminess and delicacy for which this unique Kracher genre (a blend of Chardonnay and Welschriesling) is known than the 2004 #6 Grande Cuvee Trockenbeerenauslese Nouvelle Vague. This mingles brown-spiced pear, quince, and crabapple with caramel, vanilla, and lemon cream. A further, floral topping hovers over the fruits as one slips and slides over a slick of glyerin into a rich, spicy yet positively refreshing finish. All the while there is a most noble and mysterious voice of the botrytis itself, subtly suggestive of bread and truffle. This should be lovely to follow for a decade or more." - WA

"94 out of 100...Medium yellow with brass highlights. Apple, pear, honey and vanilla aromas testify to the dominance of chardonnay. Wonderfully complex flavors of quince and creme brulee remain surprisingly elegant and refreshing due to vibrant acidity. A honeyed pear flavor lingers long on the aftertaste. Drink 2008 to 2020." - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

"93 out of 100...Rich, structured and well-focused, with flavors of ripe peach, mineral and buttercream flavors. Candied apricot and macadamia nut fill the viscous finish. Drink now through 2030." - WS

Bottle Price:$47.50

Size: 375ml

Stock Status: Pre-Arrival