The new LAURENZ V. presentation
All about Austria, Gruner, family & people and our wines.
Enjoy ;-)
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"Take two wines" with SINGING Gruner 2009
Katherine Donnelly, Irish Independent Weekend, 24 July 2010, Ireland
download PDF"Best Austrian Wine" at Japan Wine Challenge 2010: LAURENZ V. Singing Gruner 2009
Austrian Embassy in Japan / winesfromaustria.jp, 23 July 2010, Japandownload PDF
read online - Gruner Veltliner spreads around the world
Simon Woods, Drinking Outside the Box, 16 July 2010, UKdownload PDFread online
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SINGING Gruner by LAURENZ und SOPHIE 2009 has been awarded "Best Austrian Wine"at the Japan Wine Challenge 2010
download JPG
This award has been given to LAURENZ V. already for the second time:
In 2009, CHARMING Gruner 2007 was chosen as Best Austrian Wine by the jury.
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- Enjoying Austrian Gruner Veltliner
Benito's Wine Reviews, 23 July 2010, USAdownload PDFread online
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LAURENZ V. in US press:
Singing Gruner Veltliner by Laurenz und Sophie
Bloviatrix Wine Blog, 11 July 2010, USAdownload PDFread online
Review for Singing and Charming Gruner
Drinkhacker Wine Blog, 10 July 2010, USAdownload PDFread online
Review: Singing Gruner Veltliner by Laurenz und Sophie
TasteWine, Ray Johnson's Wine Blog, 08 July 2010, USAdownload PDFread online
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Falstaff Wine Guide Österreich Südtirol 2010
July 2010, AUTdownload PDF
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(89-92) Charming Gruner Veltliner 2009
(88-90) Silver Bullet Gruner 2009
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Super press from Ireland:
- "Grüner revolutionaries"
Tomás Clancy met with Lenz the other day in Dublin and tells his readers of The Sunday Business Post the LAURENZ V. story.
Recommended:
"(...) Charming V06: 92/100; V07: 91/100; V08 91/100; Silver Bullet Grüner 500ml: 90/100 (...)"
(The Sunday Business Post, 04 July 2010, IRE)download PDF
- Gruner on air: "It being Friday we'll be opening the Wine cellar with Cellar Master's Alan Crowley to talk about (...)" Friendly Gruner Veltliner by LAURENZ V. - at "Tom McGurk on 4"
4FM Radio (www.4fm.ie), 02 July 2010, ca. 18:30 pm, IREdownload excerpt - PDF
- Friendly Grüner Veltliner on Lar Veale's Wine List
Sunday Tribune, 27 June 2010, IREdownload PDF
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Our partner Vinorama (Morandell, AUT) presents the 9th "Weinkenner/in des Jahres" challenge - www.vinorama.at
Unser Weinversandpartner Vinorama veranstaltet bereits zum 9. Mal den Wettbewerb „Weinkenner/in des Jahres“ - quasi die Weinkenner-Staatsmeisterschaft für Amateure. Ein sehr spannender und kurzweiliger Bewerb. Zurzeit läuft gerade auf www.vinorama.at das Online-Weinquiz mit dem die Halbfinalisten ermittelt werden. Vielleicht haben Sie ja Lust Ihr Weinwissen zu testen oder einen der zahlreichen Preise zu gewinnen, die unter allen registrierten Teilnehmern des Online-Quiz verlost werden. Viel Glück!
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Grüner or later at Donnybrook Fair
Lar Veale, sourgrapes.ie, 24 June 2010, IREdownload PDFread onlineA "singing Grüner Veltliner" recommended as perfect summer wine for spreading good vibes at each garden party
Chandra Kurt, Schweizer Illustrierte, 07 June 2010, SWIdownload PDF
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Keith Miller of WINEGUYS.TV (USA) talking with Dieter Hübler about Austria as wine growing nation, the Lenz Moser family, LAURENZ V., Grüner Veltliner and much much more.
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- Wine of the week: Charming Gruner Veltliner
Kevin Ecock, greatfood.ie, June 2010, IREdownload PDFread online
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Merijn, Bussum, of Sauter Wijnen - the latest LAURENZ V. partner (Netherlands)!
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New great placement
... thanks to Gavin (Bibendum):
Charming Gruner at The Alice House, London, UK
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May 5th 2010 - 110 winemakers from Austria followed up on the invitation of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board to join the show at the Tribecca Rooftop, New York. Amongst them LAURENZ V., spreading Gruner vibes at AUSTRIA UNCORKED. Enjoy here the video by Plakke Joseph of a fantastic Austrian night in the Big Apple:
Have fun and enjoy ... !
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accolades & ratings for LAURENZ V. Gruners (status June 2010)download PDF (english)
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At work in Pennsylvania ... Scott Finaly from our US partner Folio tasting Gruners at a PLCB store!
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LAURENZ V. Newsflash
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Falstaff
The Ultimate Austrian Wine Guide 2010/2011 rates LAURENZ V.:
CHARMING Grüner Veltliner 2009: (89-91) points
SILVER BULLET GRUNER 2009: (88-90) points
CHARMING Grüner Veltliner 2008: 89 points
FRIENDLY Grüner Veltliner 2009: 88 points
SINGING Grüner Veltliner by Laurenz und Sophie 2009: 87 points
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New CHARMING Lighthouse in the USA
"The American Club" in Kohler, WI (USA)
http://www.destinationkohler.com
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- LAURENZ V. Singing Gruner Veltliner at the Taste Shots Party with Shot Magazine and Pieroth Japan
Shot Magazine, 31 May 2010, Japandownload PDFread online
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New CHARMING Lighthouses in UK
Harrogate
- Royal Baths - website | Magnum Lighthouse
Luton, Bedfordshire
- Luton Hoo - website
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The Gruner Video by LAURENZ V.
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Accolades
CHARMING Grüner Veltliner 2008
- Silver Medal - IWC 2010download PDF
- Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards 2010download JPG
download JPGSILVER BULLET GRUNER 2008
- Silver Medal - IWC 2010download PDF
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Welcome Berlin, Germany:
Grill Royal a charming Magnum Lighthouse
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Wine review - LAURENZ V. Grüner Veltliner: 4.5 stars out of 5
Taylor Eason, 22 May 2010, USAdownload PDFread online
Special tasting: LAURENZ V. Gruner Veltliners at Gilbeys
ShelfLife, May 2010, Irelanddownload PDF
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The best antidote for a Werewolves attack?
Right, a SILVER BULLET !
Austria's Wein & Co Movie Stars featuring
LAURENZ V. SILVER BULLET GRUNER 2008
... with Hans-Martin of Wein & Co
view video (German)
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- Laurenz Maria Moser talking about "Green spring in the glass" (LAURENZ V. Charming Gruner), his family and his roots
Ole Troelso, Dagbladet Borsen, 14 May 2010, Denmarkdownload PDFdownload PDF - ENGLISH, rough translation
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What a joy it was to meet the Otto Suenson team in the great city of Copenhagen!
It looks lke a very good start for LAURENZ V. Gruners and it feels good to be represented by such a superb team of enthusiasts.
... seems the cat was interested as well ;-)
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- 89/100 points for Singing Gruner 2008
Anthony Gismondi, Vancouver Sun, 02 May 2010, CANdownload PDF
- "stunning" LAURENZ V. Friendly Gruner 2007 by "superstar Lenz Moser" as "star wine of the list"
Tomás Clancy, The Sunday Business Post, April 10 2010, Irelanddownload PDF
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- SINGING Gruner Veltliner 2008 wins a GOLD MEDAL at the Dallas Morning News Wine Awards 2010, USA download PDF
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LAURENZ V. is five years old!
STRICTLY GRUNER & SHEER DRINKING PLEASURE since 2005
Thank you, dear partners, friends and Gruner enthusiasts all over the world!
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Austria's Wein & Co Movie Stars featuring LAURENZ V. CHARMING Grüner Veltliner 2008 - with Steffi of Wein & Co
view video (German)
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- "Bright young thing - Once a wallflower of the wine world, Austrian Grüner Veltliner has blossomed into an exciting sought-after favourite."
Mary Dowey, The Gloss Magazine, April 2010, IRLdownload PDF
- "Gabe's View" on LAURENZ V. Singing Gruner Veltliner 2008
Wineblog, March 23rd 2010, USAdownload PDFread online
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Mark Oldman suggesting LAURENZ V. SINGING Gruner Veltliner by LAURENZ UND SOPHIE as Wine Pairing for Spring / Easter on Better TV, USA
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- Singing Gruner Veltliner Top 10, 88 points
John Szabo, Vintages preview of 26 March 2010, CANdownload PDF
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Prowein - the best show ever for LAURENZ V.!
Dieter and Lenz very charming minded - please see the colors (however, Dieter a bit timid with only the tie in purple ... ;-)
(click on picture to enlarge)
The new vintages of SINGING and FRIENDLY brought immediate and very positive vibrations. The most common descriptions were: super juicy, perfect foodmatch, can't stop sipping, "geil"!
Also a tunner - the SILVER BULLET with its "fer-mutation on the skins story" + "what is this with the 500 ml thing?"
CHARMING above all of course as the grand seigneur already the 5th vintage ... (September 2010: 6th release ...)
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- The Charming Lenz Moser & his Gruner Veltliners
Tina Gellie, Decanter, 19 March 2010, UKdownload PDFread online
- Michael Mondavi - about his family, Folio Fine Wine Partners (LAURENZ V.'s partner in the US) and his new "family of wines" with the star "M by Michael Mondavi".
Peter Moser, Falstaff Magazin 2/2010, March 2010, Austriadownload PDF
- "LAURENZ V. - Gold medal Gruners"
Constance Chamberlain, Petite Terroir wineblog, Feb. 17th 2010download PDFread online
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Wein & Co Movie Stars featuring LAURENZ V. SINGING Gruner Veltliner by LAURENZ UND SOPHIE 2009
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- Silver Bullet Grüner 2008: 16,5+
by Julia Harding MW on jancisrobinson.com, March 9th 2010, UKdownload PDF
- "Look to Austria ..."
John Wilson about Austrian Rieslings and Grüner Veltliner
The Irish Times, March 6th 2010, Irelanddownload PDF
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Charming Gruner Veltliner 2006 = 91 points
Friendly Gruner Veltliner 2007 = 89 points
rated by Tomás Clancy, The Sunday Business Post, March 7th 2010, Irelanddownload PDF
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LAURENZ V. made it now also to the Maldives, the latest edition to the already 38 countries wine lovers (you know the thing with "sheer drinking pleasure") - please see the importers list. Our partner MMI (based in Dubai) just sent the first shipment to Male, the capitol of this legendary string of islands in the Indian Ocean!
"Singing" Gruner for the wine by the glass enjoyment an "Charming" to fostern the quality of the image. Thank you Dieter and MMI (Oliver and Andy) for this fine effort!
P.S.:"Très très heureux" to report that in Dubai itself Charming is featured in all restaurants also by the glass from the magnum bottle!!
P.P.S.: Daughter Sophie will make her debut in Dubai at the Royal Mirage "One & Only" this autumn with a Sophie dinner at "Nina's" restaurant ;-)
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Sheer drinking pleasure by LAURENZ und SOPHIE at Basler Fasnacht in Switzerland (thanks to Mövenpick for the pictures!)
Pröschtli! ;-)
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Dear friends of LAURENZ V. Charming!
The mood was very good! -> photo: René Gabriel and L(aur)enz put the final touches on the new Charming 2009. René was a supporter of this project from day one. Also Fred Loimer, Peter Schweiger and Dieter Huebler plus some old friends and customers came together in Langenlois / Kamptal on Feb. 27th to examine "Charming" 2009. It is one of these rare moments of truth – did we do it again? And it makes us always very humble as no art of wine making can overrule what mother nature gives to work with. And the secret of fine Gruner is simple: give us the perfect grape, leave it alone, don’t move it around (in the cellar) - that’s it!
2009 was a great year for Gruner! … and already the 6th vintage of this wine (by the way: currently flying in British Airways First Class) 30% less yield and perfect ripening conditions in the autumn in the vineyards gave us a very complex, concentrated AND elegant Gruner. Especially at LAURENZ V. we report a perfect "balance of power" between natural zip (the liveliness), high extracts for the "charming creaminess" and a never ending luscious finish.
So stay tuned, enjoy still the now perfect drinking "Charming" 2008 as the 2009 will be released again in September – now is the time to mature in cask, bottling in June for ideal conditions when this wine will hit the market.
Greetings from the Gruner man Laurenz V.
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New great placement
Who says a steakhouse in Bulleton (Pinot Noir land - California) can't pour Gruner?
Singing by the glass at "The Hitchington Post" in Bulleton - known from the "Sideways" movie!
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A fantastic evening at Merrion Dublin with Michael O'Brien and Declan O'Reilly of Diageo Ireland
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Olympic Veltliner
British Columbia without any Gruner for 3 weeks - UNTHINKABLE!
Laurenz V. Charming Grüner Veltliner 2008 in "Die Presse" by Gerard Hofer, February 2009 (download_PDF)
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Sophie showing Laurenz V wines at the 2010 Austrian Tasting in London (next to her Gavin Whittacker from Bibendum)
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5th of February - Dinner Michael Mondavi , Sophie and Lenz at Nobu in London ( Berkley street ) . Sophie joined the 2 and altogether they celebrated a very successful sales and PR blitz for Michael's new "family of wines" - consisting of 3 wines :
- The "M" by michale Mondavi - to napa mountain cabernet - listed at harrods already.
- Emblem - a hillside cabernet made by michale and his son rob.
- Emblem Napa - ditto a good glass of Laurenz V. gruner "charming" and a Prinz von Hessen Riesling complemented the the delicious asian fusion cuisine of famous Nobu.
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Breakfast with Michael Mondavi in Vienna
Michael Mondavi and Laurenz Maria Moser having Breakfast at Vienna´s Hotel Bristol talking about wine, "Kurier" 3rd February 2010, Austria (download_PDF)
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Laurenz V Singing as "Sip of the Week"
Catherin Rabb featured Laurenz V und Sophie Singing Gruner Veltliner 2007 as her "Sip of the Week" in the Charlotte Observer, stating, "...it's like an elegant Riesling with crisp acids and citrus flavors and aromas, but with an interesting peppery and herbal undertone. Laurenz Moser has a reputation for excellent wine, and this was no exception."
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Laurenz V. in VANCOUVER - Veltliner goes OLYMPIA
- "Lifestyle - Das gute Leben im Internet", January 2010, Austria (download_PDF)
- Falstaff, January 2010, Austria (download_PDF)
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Download Lufthansa Business Class Menu with Laurenz V. Friendly Grüner Veltliner 2008 (download_PDF)
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The Gruner men on tour -
enjoy FRIENDLY Gruner Veltliner
on Lufthansa Business Class
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Bibendum Annual Tasting
at Saatchi Gallery in London, Jan. 20th, 2010
Lenz' daughter Sophie joined us at the show!
When Lenz introduced her to Michael Saunders, Bibendum's MD - "If I die, Sophie is going to take over", his brief response was: "Lenz, die immediately! ;-) "
P.S.: Please mind the colour of Lenz' trousers! ;-)
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Austrian Gruner Veltliner
by LAURENZ V. in Vancouver – Winter Olympics 2010
download the press information (English)
or
read it at APA OTS (German)
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LAURENZ V. proudly features our friend Michael Mondavi with an English video from Germany by the famous „Captain Cork":
Winemaker of the month - Michael Mondavi:
http://www.captaincork.com/Interview-Mondavi-Part-1
Wine of the week - M by Michael Mondavi:
http://www.captaincork.com/M-Michael-Mondavi-Interview-Teil-2
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2010 started in a great way for LAURENZ V. Gruners:
- .) Britsh airways flies "Charming" Gruner first class
- .) Lufthansa features "Friendly"Gruner on biz class
- .) ... and Emirates proudly flies "Singing" Gruner
The idea of LAURENZ V. Gruners is gaining momentum on a global basis. The uniqueness of LAURENZ V. Gruners – being the only one in the world to produce just Gruner and nothing else – is being appreciated and honoured. And more and more people are beginning to love the great style and taste of LAURENZ V. Gruners.
Lenz’ lately conducted consumer tastings at Harrods, Wholefoods London, Wein & Co Vienna indicate not only almost 100% acceptance but great enthusiasm of the consumer. Yet, we do know: "We are at the beginning of a marathon!"
LAURENZ V. = strictly Gruner & sheer drinking pleasure
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Meisterbrief - Vol 4 (English)
... the history behind LAURENZ V.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS from LAURENZ V.
We wish a MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your beloved ones!
Lenz has written a special Christmas story this year to send you his season's greetings:
- german (download LAURENZ V. Weihnachtsgeschichte, PDF)
- english (download LAURENZ V. Xmas message, PDF)
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Lately seen in sunny Dubai at MMI stores...
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Laurenz V. in El Mundovino, Spain, December 2009 by Leslie Gevirtz (download_PDF)
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Anthony Gismondi on LAURENZ V. Singing 2007 in his column in the Vancouver Sun - 89 points! (download_PDF)
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Laurenz V. Singing 2007, 89/100 points by Anthony Gismondi (Canada)
Laurenz V. Charming 2007, 90/100 points by Anthony Gismondi (Canada)
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Dieter and L(aur)enz at the Austrian Mondovino Wine Fair, organized by Austria´s one and only wine store chain Wein & Co! It was a pleasure, great people, great event, great wine features - thanks a lot Wein & Co!
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Paolo and David sent a note from California to L(aur)enz:
"Thinking of you in Malibu...how is that as a line?Small restaurant but pumping plates big time and serving the best gruner on Earth!!!"
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Singing, Swinging Schnitzel meets Grüner Veltliner by LAURENZ V.
Laurenz V. Singing and Friendly at Alex Bistro throughout Germany!
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Laurenz V. Friendly Gruner Veltliner 2008, 89 points by The Adelaide Advertiser Top 100, November 2009 (download_PDF)
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Fantastic Austrian Magnum Party at New York´s Hearth Restaurant - of course with a bottle of CHARMING Gruner Veltliner
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new LAURENZ V. information
Download LAURENZ V. presentation (PDF english)
Download LAURENZ V. presentation (PDF german)
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Meet the winemaker at Watson´s Wine Week event in Hong Kong, November 4th - Charming V05 was the Austrian wine of the evening! (download_PDF)
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Dieter in Hong Kong celebrating 3 years of Laurenz V. with the fabulous Watson´s Wine Cellar (download_PDF)
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Mövenpick Switzerland celebrating 5 years wine cellar Zurich-Kloten-great time with a great team!
Alain, "Le Charmeur", and his charming colleague Jonny at Mövenpick´s cellar in Basel/Switzerland
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News from the L(aur)enz Moser family
"Grandpa Gruner" when he was honored with the Dr. hc degree at the University of Vienna in 1970.
With his sons in 1947 - the youngest to the very right is L(aur)enz V.´s father Laurenz IV. (Sepp & Gerhard Moser at the left).
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LAURENZ V. Singing at El Corte Inglés in Portugal
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LAURENZ V. at the London International Wine Fair 2009
Laurenz V. Blog, The Winesleuth, UK, incl. video:
Gruner Veltliner at the London International Wine Fair 2009
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LAURENZ V. in Sylt
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"Grüner Veltliner charmant wie nie" ...
... "Grüner Veltliner as charming as never"
LAURENZ V. presentation and tasting with Vinexus in Langgöns (Germany).
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New pictures of Laurenz Maria and his daughters Sophie & Anna at the gallery :-)
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"Grandpa Gruner" (Prof. Dr. L(or)enz Moser III) with his wife Maria and sister Anna in 1938 on a trip from his home in Rohrendorf to Vienna.
Anybody knows what kind of car this is?
(click to enlarge picture)
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Malta, Givenchy and Gruner by LAURENZ V.
Perfect summer, isn't it? ;-)
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Niederlande
"Feeling Gru-Ve, De triomftocht van Grüner Veltliner", in: Perswijn, August 2009 (download_pdf)
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Acton Wine & Spirits (Acton, Massachusetts)
Ken, Steve, Roger, Brian - you are the Gruner Kings! ;-)
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Wine Innovation Awards
We are delighted to inform you that
- Charming Gruner Veltliner 2007 has won a Bronze medal,
- Singing Gruner Veltliner 2008 has won a Bronze Medal and
- Friendly Gruner Veltliner 2008 has been Commended
in this years Wine Innovation Awards.
The list of winning wines will be announced at The Wine Show, being held in London from 22-25 October 2009!
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Recommendation for Singing in the Charlotte Observer online by Catherine Rabb
Laurenz und Sophie Singing Gruner Veltliner, Austria 2007
While watching discount carts and tables for today's column. I was pleased to find a wine I have been wanting to try. Gruner Veltliner is Austria's specialty. Called Gru-Vee by the cool kids, it's like an elegant Riesling with crisp acids and citrus flavors and aromas, but with an interesting peppery and herbal undertone. Laurenz Moser has a reputation for excellent wine, and this was no exception. The unique herbal quality makes it one of those wines that can hold its own with a salad.
LINK: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/508/story/963090.html
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Sweet Temptation
SINGING Gruner + Swiss chocolate at Moevenpick
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Las Vegas more and more charming ;-)
Charming Lighthouses
Jasmine at Bellagio and Sensi at Bellagio
www.bellagio.com
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... soooon Singing at BOLERO:
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"Trends and Tradition - Tour d'Europe 2009" at Mövenpick Weinkeller in Switzerland
The charming Ms. Karin Gabriel & her team from
Mövenpick Weinkeller Zurich Enge
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Laurenz V. Charming Grüner Veltliner 2008 - NEW VINTAGE RELEASE (download_PDF)
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Mövenpick Wein AG - the first to offer Laurenz V. Charming Grüner Veltliner 2008 in Switzerland!!
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"Gruner Party" in Portugal with José Queimado (ViniTurismo) - another marvelous shot from Gruner friends from all over the world! :-)
Estoril accelerating – LAURENZ V. at Estoril’s best gourmet store “Quinta do Saloio” in Portugal
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Summer in the city!
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... and the award for the Best Austrian Wine goes to LAURENZ V. Charming 2007 ! ;-)
Japan International Wine Challenge 2009 <= click on
JWC 09 learning:
1. get it out there
2. make friends and
3. stick it under peoples' noses
4. do it over and over
5. ... and in 5 years time from now LAURENZ V. Gruners will lead Gruner in the world!
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"Spitzenköche für Afrika" - Ralf Bos (BOS FOOD) and Almaz Böhm at the event on Sat, July 25th in Krefeld / GER
Silver Bullet Gruner "star of the day" - completely drunk up
250 persons present
donation: EUR 25.000,-- for "Menschen für Menschen" (Karlheinz Böhm)
(pictures by Ildicó Schiller)
