So I went on an unexpected extended hiatus, but I’m back now! My original plan was to crack open the Eiswein after I graduated this past May. That didn’t quite work out, and I waited until another milestone…moving into a new place for grad school! In the not too distant past, I moved to a condo in Northern Virginia, and I finally had my chance to try what I had been looking forward to all year!
I recently found out that there is a Total Wine & More nearby. I also got a coupon for $10 off of a purchase of 30$+. For how I buy wine, that translates to buy 2, get 1 free, so I’ll be taking any suggestions for the wines I’ll be purchasing!
Name: 2001 Steindorfer Eiswein Cuvée Klaus
Variety: White Blend
Region: Burgenland
Country: Austria
Year: 2001
Price: $39.99 (However, I got a great price
from The Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg for $20)
Shop Review: A true
eiswein, made from grapes frozen on the vine, with pear and honey aromas and
flavors predominating. Picks up some hints of dried apricot, but doesn’t show
enormous complexity, just sweet viscosity and decent length.
My Review: This wine had a gorgeous deep-golden
color! There were rich honey aromas on
the nose. Upon tasting it, sweet honey
flavors overtook my palate. When I mean
sweet, I mean super-sweet in true Eiswein fashion! It was like drinking liquid honey (at least
way less viscous of a liquid as actual honey).
For me, it was far too sweet for my everyday wine liking, but I highly
recommend for a celebration!
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