Winemaker Notes
Hiedler’s “top” wine—as far as they can push power, ripeness and concentration—has flirted with excess at times, but either this era is changing or the ’16 vintage held those things in check. It’s like a corn velouté with mirabelle schnapps, admirably salty; parsnip and cream and walnut; the very emblem of Hiedler. Gras, exotic, shellfish stock, and while it isn’t quite civilized it’s still aristocratic.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
A floral style, with prominent notes of saffron and chamomile that surround the peach, tangerine and gooseberry flavors. Shows a little bit of thickness midpalate, offset by piercing acidity that cuts through, delivering a marathon finish. Tempting now, but better to wait a few more years
SRKATHDL2516_2016 Item# 525951