Very Pinot-like nose that reminded strongly of a high quality CA Pinot Noir. Fragrant red cherries, floral notes, violets, a bit of oak, spices, and darker berry notes. Good acidity on the palate with cherries, berries and lots of other fruit flavors, a bit more spices, forest notes, and a hint of oak. Good finish. This was a very nice wine. A bit bolder and fruitier than what I usually enjoy, but it's balanced and well done.
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Schwarz Rot shows the potential and power of well made Zweigelt. In early years the wine is powerful, heavy, fruity, but still balanced.
Still, the wine does not really hold up to what I'd expect with regards to aging. After 15+ years the result is often kind of one-dimensional and bold.
Same impression from the 2013 vintage: The primary aromas from the young wine are obivously gone, the wine has evolved to its next stage, the the power and fruitiness has however not been replaced by complexity. Not a bad wine, but at least for me not holding up to my expectations.
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2/25/2024 - glou.sf Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very Pinot-like nose that reminded strongly of a high quality CA Pinot Noir. Fragrant red cherries, floral notes, violets, a bit of oak, spices, and darker berry notes. Good acidity on the palate with cherries, berries and lots of other fruit flavors, a bit more spices, forest notes, and a hint of oak. Good finish. This was a very nice wine. A bit bolder and fruitier than what I usually enjoy, but it's balanced and well done.
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2/4/2024 - Ralph_ wrote: 91 Points
Drink out
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6/15/2023 - R_S wrote: 92 Points
This time pleasing, well-rounded, a touch of sweetness, at its best drinking window
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10/30/2021 - R_S wrote: 89 Points
Schwarz Rot shows the potential and power of well made Zweigelt. In early years the wine is powerful, heavy, fruity, but still balanced.
Still, the wine does not really hold up to what I'd expect with regards to aging. After 15+ years the result is often kind of one-dimensional and bold.
Same impression from the 2013 vintage: The primary aromas from the young wine are obivously gone, the wine has evolved to its next stage, the the power and fruitiness has however not been replaced by complexity. Not a bad wine, but at least for me not holding up to my expectations.
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6/24/2020 - Ralph_ wrote: 67 Points
After 24h in the decanter
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