Winery - Setzer
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A full, creamy, easy wine, very fresh, but lacking any varietal character: The only indicator is the label.
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Setzer Riesling - 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The 8000 in the wine’s name refers to the number of vines per hectare (the acre equivalent would be around 3,200); the very dense planting is to stress the vines and cut yields from individual plants. The result is a wine that is richly concentrated, smooth and dense, with the classic Grüner pepper, but powerful and creamy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The vineyard is planted with a density of 8000 plants per hectare, reducing yields but increasing intensity. With enormous concentration, it is super-rich but not quite over the top. Yellow fruits are the evident hallmark here, with pineapple acidity and a dash of pepper. Age for at least five years. Screwcap. Imported by Michael Skurnik Wines. Cellar Selection.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A fresh, red berry fruited wine, light on tannins, with crisp acidity and a soft, juicy aftertaste reminiscent of Beaujolais.
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Setzer Zweigelt - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The wine’s name refers to the high density—8,000 plants per hectare (3,200 per acre). Hans Setzer follows the current wisdom that high density planting produces greater concentration. And this is definitely a powerful expression of ripe fruit, herbs, spice, ripe red apples and some wood. Big and rich, it finishes with a burst of pepper.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From the first vintage of Grüner Veltliner wines under the Weinviertel DAC, this offering from Hans Setzer is crisp, fresh and light, showing a little softness from age, but still full of vibrant white currants and pepper.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A relatively rare varietal that is believed to originate in the Krems region. This example shows the varietal’s high acidity that needs an off-dry flavor to compensate. It has a nice caramel layer which helps in the balance.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is in the middle range from Hans Setzer’s impressive collection of Grüner Veltliner. Fresh, but with good weight and intensity. Flavors of dry grapefruit and citrus fruits, along with some light spice and pepper give a delicious, properly varietal character.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a wonderful apéritif, light in style and totally quaffable. Lychee, apples and cream are lifted by spice and pepper in the most delicate quantities. It is easy and crisp, benefiting from a cooler, east-facing vineyard. Screwcap. Imported by Michael Skurnik Wines.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ausstich means a personal selection, and this is Hans Setzer’s favorite. It is crisp to the core, with concentration surrounding this steely interior. The texture is taut, leavened by pepper, giving a wine that bursts with freshness but is also well-rounded. Screwcap. Imported by Michael Skurnik Wines.
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