It’s amazing how much Austrian red wines have improved in the last decade, thanks to warmer vintages and much better work in the vineyards and winery. This appealingly mature cuvĂ©e of Merlot with three local grapes, Zweigelt, BlaufrĂ€nkisch and St Laurent, is a case in point. It’s smooth, complex and well balanced, with subtle wood, black cherry, plum and fresh earth notes, bright, chalky acidity and a funky undertone.
Red Varietal: Zweigelt
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by Matt Walls
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