2020 Hirsch Gruner Veltliner Lamm Smaragd

A commanding yet refined Grüner Veltliner from one of Kamptal’s most revered vineyards

A world-class expression of Austria’s signature variety

97 Points – Falstaff | 94 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Kamptal DAC, Austria
RRP $97 | Single-Vineyard Grüner Veltliner | Powerful • Textural • Precise

“A commanding yet refined Grüner Veltliner from one of Kamptal’s most revered vineyards — deep, structured, and effortlessly elegant.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright straw-gold with green flashes — rich and luminous.
Aroma: Ripe pear, quince, and lemon zest mingle with white pepper, chamomile, and crushed stone.
Palate: Full-bodied and textural yet perfectly balanced. Layers of orchard fruit, citrus, and savoury spice glide across a chalky mineral core. Fine acidity lifts the depth of flavour.
Finish: Long, concentrated, and pure — minerality and spice linger in elegant harmony.

Critical Acclaim

• 97 Points – Falstaff
  “A stunning Grüner Veltliner — concentrated yet graceful, with citrus, herbs, and mineral precision. Perfect structure and extraordinary length.”

• 94 Points – JamesSuckling.com
  “Fresh and complex with pear, white-pepper and wet-stone character. Compact, refined, and beautifully balanced.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

The Ried Lamm Vineyard, at the base of the Heiligenstein hill, is considered one of Austria’s Grand Cru sites for Grüner Veltliner.
Its deep loess and loam soils over weathered sandstone create wines of remarkable depth, spice, and minerality.

At Weingut Hirsch, biodynamic principles and minimal intervention guide every step:

• Biodynamically farmed fruit from mature vines

• Hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed for purity

• Spontaneous fermentation in large neutral oak (Stockinger casks)

• Aged on lees for texture and complexity

The result is a wine of grandeur and precision, combining the richness of Lamm’s soils with the restraint and clarity of Hirsch’s touch.

Region

Kamptal DAC, Austria – Ried Lamm
Bordering the legendary Heiligenstein, Lamm produces Grüner Veltliner of structure, spice, and longevity.
Warm days build fruit concentration; cool nights preserve tension — yielding wines that are powerful yet refined.

Food Pairings

• Wiener schnitzel with lemon and capers

• Roasted chicken with garlic and herbs

• Lobster or scallops with citrus-butter sauce

• Porcini risotto or root-vegetable dishes

• Aged Comté or Gruyère

Why We Love It

The 2020 Hirsch ‘Ried Lamm’ Grüner Veltliner represents the pinnacle of Kamptal elegance and power — a wine that balances richness with minerality and energy.
With 97 points from Falstaff and 94 from James Suckling, it’s a world-class expression of Austria’s signature variety, built to evolve for decades.

This is serious Grüner Veltliner — complex, textural, and unforgettable.

Powerful. Precise. Profound.
The 2020 Hirsch ‘Ried Lamm’ Grüner Veltliner is a 97-point masterpiece — a true Grand Cru of the Kamptal.