Riesling at its Most Mysterious in Magnum
2012 Nikolaihof Steiner Hund Reserve Magnums
"The tiny [Steiner Hund] site is doubtless one of the 5-10 greatest bits of land on which Riesling grows." -Terry Theise
Talk to Austrian experts about the best vineyards for Riesling and you'll hear the same four sites: Kellerberg, Singerriedel, Steinertal and Steiner Hund.
Of the list, no Riesling is as hauntingly and unfathomably complex as Nikolaihof's Steiner Hund. Every time you think that you have a grasp on Steiner Hund, another nuance reveals itself. Every year, Steiner Hund is one of our favorite bottles of Riesling.
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For this reason, we jump on magnums whenever we have the chance.
The 2012 Steiner Hund is explosive. Steiner Hund is one of the greatest and most singular expressions of Riesling on the planet. It brings forth a dizzying spectrum of minerals, flowers and earth. In a recent glowing review, David Schildknecht captures this amazingly well: "The long, vibrant finish displays kaleidoscopic flavor interactions no less memorable or mesmerizing for their being nuanced and understated."
Steiner Hund can compete with the best Rieslings anywhere yet it undoubtedly exists on its own plane. Few wines offer such an utterly unique profundity and mystery.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Joe Salamone
Wine Buyer
Crush Wine & Spirits