The Steiningers are known as sparkling wine producers. Sweet wines, though, come out in suitable years. This Riesling still has lovely currant and white fruit freshness, and looks set for a good period of aging.
— R.V.
(5/1/2007)
A big, super-rich wine that concentrates on its vanilla and spice aspects, the fruit coming through as ripe quince and apricots flavored with pepper. The acidity is muted, appearing only at the end, to give a vibrant lift to this impressive wine. Glass stopper.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
A delicious, creamy, perfumed wine, all fresh acidity, lively white fruits and softness. The acidity is infectious, giving great lift to this enjoyably crisp wine.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
On a Steininger label, Grand Grü means wood aged—in this case large acacia wood barrels. This is a beautifully ripe wine, full-bodied, packed with apricot, pear and richness. There is light sweetness from the richness of the fruit, finishing with vivid spice and lime.
— R.V.
(12/31/2009)
This is an intriguingly-spiced wine that shows a cinnamon flavor along with notes of concentrated, rich yellow fruit and lime. It’s an exotic wine that will need two years to come together. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(7/1/2012)
Hints of jalapeñ¯ ¯il and stone fruits mingle easily on the nose of this intriguing wine. On the palate, big, mouthfilling flavors of mineral and peach end on a spicy-peppery note. True to the variety, and possessed of a distinct sense of harmony. Imported by Prescott Wines.
— J.C.
(3/1/2006)
A ripe, fragrant wine that also manages to retain fine crispness. There is some Grüner pepper and spice, but the freshness of the wine allows it to show grapefruit and other citrus characters as well as tense acidity.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
Named after the wine museum in Langenlois, the wine is full, bringing out the spice and pepper of the grape, extracting yellow fruits. The finish is more tangy, zesty, bright. Glass stopper.
— R.V.
(12/31/2009)