Prager Thal Steinfeder 2008

Prager is turning into my favourite producer of Gruner Veltliner in a more full bodied style than I am used to.

Prager Thal Steinfeder 2008

The wine has a sweet floral nose with candied apples, spicy lemon and tropical aspects joining the party. It is the sort of wine you could give to a wine nerd and a person who has just started drinking wine and they both would fall in love with this. There is a beautiful length to this svelte beast but it just needs a bit extra breadth for a higher score. That said I could see my wife and I eating lunch this week-end and accidently consuming a bottle with out realising it.

Alcohol: 12%
Price: $47
Rated: 89
Drink: Over the next couple of years.
Importer: Decant Wines

Prager Hinter der Burg 2009

Now I have never had a Prager before but I was looking forward to tasting another Gruner.  If you are a lover of crisp dry whites, when the sun is shining, then grab a bottle of this.

Prager Hinter der Burg 2009

Oh boy, what a decidedly complex and rich wine that is balanced by vibrant cut quartz which leaves me feeling refreshed.  The wine coats my mouth in spectacular flavours of lemon peel, summer flowers, apple bloom and spicy peach skin. Is it intense? Yes. Is it inviting? Yes. Should I drink another glass? Yes.

Alcohol: 12%
Price: $42
Rated: 92
Drink: Now - to 13 years
Importer: Decant Wines