2009 01 09 - Alois Kracher

Alois Kracher


‘Z.D Seen’ No. 3 Welschriesling TBA 2002

Velvety on the palate with delicate notes of apricot and honey on the finish.

Blend:100% Welschriesling
Rating:Wine Advocate 91 points

SPECIAL PRICE: $80 (375ml)
Usual Price: $88 (375ml)


‘Z.D Seen’ No. 4 Muskat Ottonel TBA 2002

Magnificent grape aroma, spicy palate and great finesse on the finish.

Blend:100% Muskat Ottonel
Rating:Wine Advocate 87 points

SPECIAL PRICE: $84 (375ml)
Usual Price: $93 (375ml)


‘Z.D Seen’ No. 5 Scheurebe TBA 2002

Tart fruit in the nose with floral notes, citrus fruit, lychee and fine sweetness on the palate.

Blend:100% Scheurebe
Rating:Wine Advocate 97 points

SPECIAL PRICE: $86 (375ml)
Usual Price: $95 (375ml)


Known as the “King of White Candies”, Alois Kracher’s botrytis wines are astounding. The quantity produced is highly vintage-dependent as they rely on the development of botrytis (noble rot). Wines labeled “Z.D. Seen“ are slowly fermented in large wood casks and kept on the lees for a long time. Alois rates his wines from No. 1 upwards according to concentration with a higher number representing greater concentration.