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Proud to announce that Gruner by LAURENZ V. has been chosen

WINE SPECTATOR'S CRITICS' CHOICE

at the New York Wine Experience 2018

NY Wine Experience featuring Gruner by LAURENZ V. 

October 18-20, 2018
Marriott Marquis
New York City

"BEST VALUES – WHITES" (Wine Spectator "Ratings Flash" of July 31)

91 Points
LAURENZ FIVE Grüner Veltliner Kamptal Friendly 2016

“Generous yet bone-dry, featuring white peach, apple, lemon and elderflower aromas and flavors. Firm, with a finish that verges on austere, yet remains long, picking up a mineral edge. Drink now through 2024. 330 cases imported. –BS”

89 Points
LAURENZ FIVE Grüner Veltliner Niederösterreich Singing Laurenz und Sophie 2017

“A floral white, with a lovely mix of blood orange, chamomile and oyster shell flavors. The acidity keeps the elements intact and makes this fresh. Savory finish. Drink now. 6,325 cases imported. –BS”

Tue, June 26, 2018
16.30 - 20.00

Palais Ferstel, Strauchgasse 4, 1010 Vienna

The 2017 season brought a very dry, yet cold start to the year (some might regard it as a “real winter”) with the chilly January and February oscillating between minus 10 and minus 8 degrees Celsius ( around 15°F ) transitioning into a pleasantly rain-free spring and dry summer. From mid-May to early August, we experienced unusually dry and warm conditions, coupled with short spells of sudden and heavy rainfall. This water supply was warmly welcomed, and supplied the absolute minimum that was needed to nourish the vines.

First budding was comparatively early in 2017, happening around the 16th to 17th April, and the vines were consequently affected by the widespread and disastrous spell of late frost at end of April. This was followed by a second frost wave on 6th May and 10th May.
Extensive thinning ( green harvest ) was performed during the last two weeks of July, and the latter part of of August brought us much-needed rainfall.

A dry and warm September encouraged the grapes to ripen at excellent physiological ripeness and the harvest occurred around two weeks earlier than our long-term average picking time on 25th September  and continued through until 21st October.

The typically cooling Kamptal nights help to retain the freshness and aromatic characters of the fruit, and thanks to the highly selective harvest, we were able to pick healthy and ripe grapes. Fermentation began promptly and was completed without any incidents - (approx. 17°C or 62°F). Extended maturation on the lees will result in elegant wines with longevity and fresh, lively and bright acidity. The 2017 vintage is a highly elegant, very spicy vintage with an array of fruit-driven aromas, showcasing the various terroir aspects of our beloved Kamp valley.