2016 Paul Achs Blaufränkisch Ungerberg

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 93 points

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  12/10/2021 - Harrie Likes this wine: 93 Points

  At restaurant Schlüssel in Zurich
  What a nose! Intense floral perfume, indicating amazing depth.
  Nice on the palate, even if not as impressive as the nose. Dark cherries, very balanced, some secondary flavors. Lasts nice and long. 93+
  Discovery of the night during a perfect dinner (as always) at Alex.

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  7/18/2020 - kuumies wrote:

  The deep, dark color in the glass is followed by a matching nose. The ripe blackberry fruit smells borderline sweet but still leaves room for delightful smoke, graphite, menthol and blood notes. I could do with fruit less ripe but I can’t deny that I definitely enjoy the aromatics. On the palate it is quite rich, voluminous and heady (14% ABV) for the variety but there is good underlying freshness that saves it from being an uncharismatic bruiser. It has plentiful ripe tannins that provide a wonderful grip. Despite the ripeness it feels properly dry and comes off as relatively savory, if still primary at such young age. Temperature seems to make a big difference at at room temp it does show some heat. It’s an ambitious wine, impressive even, that might well age gracefully - I won’t pretend to know really - but right now I would rather choose a less ripe and alcoholic version. No regrets here but not a rebuy for me, I think.

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