In Bond Fine Wine. 2019 Kracher Trockenbeerenauslese No. 5 Grande Cuvee NV, Burgenland, Austria. White austria in 6x37.5cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (DS). Drinking window: 2022+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jane Anson (JA) — 96/100 · JaneAnson.com, 19/07/2022 · Drink 2022-2040
Amber and burnt orange in colour, with powerful luscious apricots on the attack. Sweet silky texture, clashes in the best possible way between luxurious sweetness and biting orange peel and lime zest acidity, giving the contrast, and light and shade that you really need in a sweet wine. 6,000 bottles of Kracher in half bottles on the place. Serve cool. Another first timer on the Bordeaux system t…
James Suckling (JS) — 98/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 16/09/2022 · Drink 2022+
A fabulously concentrated and beautifully balanced TBA, this is like diving into a fjord of tropical fruit (both fresh and dried), the vibrant acidity and salty minerality exactly counterbalancing the lushness. Very long, creamy and complete finish. A truly grand cuvee of 60% welschriesling and 40% chardonnay. Drink or hold.
David Schildknecht (DS) — 98/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 15/09/2022 · Drink 2022 - 2060
Blending 60% Welschriesling vinified in Slavonian oak vats of 1,000 and 1,500 liters and 40% Chardonnay aged in barriques, the 2019 Trockenbeerenauslese No. 5 Grande Cuvee Nouvelle Vague opens with a clear and concentrated, noble and finely toasty bouquet of ripe and stewed peaches and quinces with refreshing lemon juice and very fine toast aromas. On the palate, this is a rich and generous but h…