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Kracher - Weinlaubenhof
Address:
Apetloner Strasse 37, 7142 Illmitz
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Phone / Fax:
+43 2175 3377 / +43 2175 33774
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Owner:
Michaela und Alois Kracher
Administrator:
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Managing Director:
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Butler:
Alois Kracher
Vineyard:
25.00 ha
Associations:
Renommierte Weingüter Burgenland
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The "Weinlaubenhof" the family is located in the municipality Illmitz Kracher in Burgenland wine region Lake Neusiedl (Austria). Despite his early death, Alois "Luis" Kracher (1959-2007) was considered a pioneer of quality-oriented Austrian wine and clearly as internationally most renowned Austrian wine maker. The annual "Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide" by Robert M. Parker, Robert , he was present many years as the only Austrians. For more than a few cracker was the best Süßweinerzeuger the world. The many national and international awards are hardly enumerate. Among other things, he was awarded the Len Leonard Paul Evans Award for consistent excellence, and many awards at the International Wine Challenge in London. In the latter event was already five times for Firecracker "Winemaker of the Year" (1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001). Therefore he received from the IWC and the coveted Trophy (outstanding performance over five years). In his honor, 2008, "Sweet Wine Trophy" was renamed "Alois Kracher Trophy". The foundation for this has sen Alois Kracher. (1929-2010) established that the potential of the Seewinkel recognized for quality wine. This took care of the vineyards to the end, knew each vine and the requirements of each plot. Gerhard Kracher is the latest in the succession of generations and was responsible for the cellar a long time.
Absolute specialty of the house are noble sweet wines with special attributes such as Beerenauslese , Trockenbeerenauslese and Icewine , which are available on the world wine lists of thousands of top restaurants. These account for about 80% of production. The vineyard area totals 20 hectares of vineyards. You have to be 85% with the white varieties Riesling, Chardonnay, Traminer, Scheurebe, Muscat Ottonel and test facilities, and to 15% with the red varieties Zweigelt and test equipment (bestockt. The sweet wines ever sorted by year and / or developed as a blend, this is every year a little different. This involves a rigorous selection of grapes with up to eight different reading passages. They are produced in two lines. under the name "Between the Lakes" (in the broad sense, a position description) with reductive developed wines regional character and rather subtle Botrytistönen generated. They are aged in large wooden barrels 500-3000 liters and remain long in contact with the yeast. This fresh, fruity wines with primary grape aromas. The wines of the second line, "Nouvelle Vague" are aged in French oak barrels with ventilation and meet international style wines with flavor and sustainability.
Every year around 100,000 bottles of wine are produced, of which the majority is exported (1998, 80%). In addition, with fellow producers a range of innovative joint ventures. Together with Alfred Berger and Renato Zapella in "The Orchestra Vienna Wine" wines result from purchased grapes. With the California winemakers, Manfred Manfred Krankl are sweet wines in California under the name "Mr. K "is generated. Together with the cheese expert, Herbert Schmid of Vienna covers four-bar "Steirereck" the ripened berries with a selection of blue cheese 'Kracher Grand Cru "was developed, which is produced by Schärdinger. In addition to wine jelly made from Beerenauslese wines and spirits with the Styrian producers Gölles a band and a pomace wine vinegar. In October 2007, the largest wine bottle in the world with 480 liters Trockenbeerenauslese was filled (see Bottles ). The winery is a member of Renowned wineries of Burgenland .
Absolute specialty of the house are noble sweet wines with special attributes such as Beerenauslese , Trockenbeerenauslese and Icewine , which are available on the world wine lists of thousands of top restaurants. These account for about 80% of production. The vineyard area totals 20 hectares of vineyards. You have to be 85% with the white varieties Riesling, Chardonnay, Traminer, Scheurebe, Muscat Ottonel and test facilities, and to 15% with the red varieties Zweigelt and test equipment (bestockt. The sweet wines ever sorted by year and / or developed as a blend, this is every year a little different. This involves a rigorous selection of grapes with up to eight different reading passages. They are produced in two lines. under the name "Between the Lakes" (in the broad sense, a position description) with reductive developed wines regional character and rather subtle Botrytistönen generated. They are aged in large wooden barrels 500-3000 liters and remain long in contact with the yeast. This fresh, fruity wines with primary grape aromas. The wines of the second line, "Nouvelle Vague" are aged in French oak barrels with ventilation and meet international style wines with flavor and sustainability.
Every year around 100,000 bottles of wine are produced, of which the majority is exported (1998, 80%). In addition, with fellow producers a range of innovative joint ventures. Together with Alfred Berger and Renato Zapella in "The Orchestra Vienna Wine" wines result from purchased grapes. With the California winemakers, Manfred Manfred Krankl are sweet wines in California under the name "Mr. K "is generated. Together with the cheese expert, Herbert Schmid of Vienna covers four-bar "Steirereck" the ripened berries with a selection of blue cheese 'Kracher Grand Cru "was developed, which is produced by Schärdinger. In addition to wine jelly made from Beerenauslese wines and spirits with the Styrian producers Gölles a band and a pomace wine vinegar. In October 2007, the largest wine bottle in the world with 480 liters Trockenbeerenauslese was filled (see Bottles ). The winery is a member of Renowned wineries of Burgenland .
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2002, Lake Neusiedl, Traminer, Trockenbeerenauslese, Sweet
White wine, Burgenland, Kracher - Weinlaubenhof
White wine, Burgenland, Kracher - Weinlaubenhof
2006-07-11 (90):
Quite a complex nose with candied citrus fruit, stone fruit, brioche and preserved pears. Sweet candied fruit in the mouth, creamy, with very elegant acidity, persistent on the palate, touch of red berries, also apricots and some honey, very delicate oaky notes, good persistence, not particularly deep, good finish.
0.75 Liter, 8%, # LE597205
89
(2012-03-20)
(2012-03-20)
2004, Lake Neusiedl, Scheurebe, Trockenbeerenauslese, Sweet, Zwischen den Seen "Nummer 4"
White wine, Burgenland, Kracher - Weinlaubenhof
White wine, Burgenland, Kracher - Weinlaubenhof
Orange zest, some mango and delicate spicy botrytis notes on the nose, elegant, but quite deep and stimulating. Mango and some woodruff on the palate, also some light minty notes, deep, herbs and spices, quite sweet, but well balanced by integrated acidity, youthful and already approachable, has some bite, moderate oak in the background, good long finish.
0.375 Liter, 14%, # LE628106
91
(2007-03-15)
(2007-03-15)
2005, Lake Neusiedl, Auslese, Sweet, Cuvée
White wine, Burgenland, Kracher - Weinlaubenhof
White wine, Burgenland, Kracher - Weinlaubenhof
Botrytis nose with yellow fruit, bread and nutty notes, light herbaceous notes. Compact and medium-bodied, fairly cool style, fairly prominent yellow fruit, herbs and spices and oak, quite clear and well structured, nicely balanced acidity, good finish.
0.375 Liter, 12%, # LN02676/06
86
(2007-03-14)
(2007-03-14)
2005, Lake Neusiedl, Beerenauslese, Sweet, Cuvée
White wine, Burgenland, Kracher - Weinlaubenhof
White wine, Burgenland, Kracher - Weinlaubenhof
Clear, elegant, fairly cool nose, floral notes, delicate Mediterranean fruit and just a hint of spicy botrytis. Smooth, creamy fruit, preserved apricots, pineapple and ripe white berries, herbs and spices, light mineral traces, elegant and quite deep, well structured, the integrated acidity provides life, long finish.
0.375 Liter, 12.5%, # LE456/07
87
(2007-03-14)
(2007-03-14)
2004, Lake Neusiedl, Trockenbeerenauslese, Sweet, Nouvelle Vague Grande Cuvée "Nummer 6"
White wine, Burgenland, Kracher - Weinlaubenhof
White wine, Burgenland, Kracher - Weinlaubenhof
Fairly cool nose with delicate buttery notes, light nutty notes and some spicy oak, moderate botrytis notes. Medium-to-full-bodied, very creamy, hint of caramel, Mediterranean fruit and herbaceous notes, persistent and complex, light nutty notes, bread crust, linden flower honey, candied pineapple, charming, has some depth, integrated acidity makes for a very well balanced wine, very long finish.
0.375 Liter, 10.5%, # LE660706
93
(2007-03-14)
(2007-03-14)