2017 Schloss Gobelsburg Cuvée Bertrand, Austria, Wine Review

This is a blend of Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, and Zweigelt. It is named after Father Bertrand Bauman who managed the winery from 1958 to 1980 is considered one of Austria's top winemakers. It is not a wine that I had seen before, but that is too bad. A delightful wine that is a very nice value. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has red berries with a slight char. Just a whiff of fresh (wild) herbs. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. Moderate acidity. On the palate, cranberries and cherries with lots of vibrancy. Moderate finish. This drinks easy but has some depth. Drink over the next few years. It would go well with roasted duck.

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B+

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2017

2019 Schloss Gobelsburg St. Laurent Selektion Reid Haide, Austria,

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2019

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One of the better Austrian Reds tasted on a recent trip. Garnet in color, purple at the core. The nose is nice with black cherries, slight black currants, smoke and herbs. Medium bodied. Light tannins. Sinewy texture grips the palate in a good way. On the palate, this has tart acidity but it works with this wine. Black cherries and slight candied cherries on the palate. Some depth. Long finish that lingers. This is drinking well now and should continue for another ten to twelve years. It will work better with food (due to the acidity) but is refreshing on its own. This would go

NV Weingut Willi Bründlmayer Brut Rosé Reserve, Austria, Wine Review

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A-

Tasted at the winery in August, 2022. Disgorgement was in March, 2022. A blend of Pinot Noir, Zweigelt and St.

2019 Weingut Willi Bründlmayer Pinot Noir Reserve, Austria, Langenloiser, Kaferberg, Wine Review

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2019

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2019 was an excellent and ripe vintage in Lower Austria. It allowed Brundlmayer to make a very nice Pinot Noir. Light ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has nice cherries, some cranberries and some black cherries along with a bit of spice. Bright acidity. Lovely texture. Light tannins. On the palate, cherries with slight underlying earthiness. Good finish. This is young and it could use three to five more years of cellaring. It should drink for ten to twelve years after that. It would work nicely with roasted duck or chicken.

2021 Weingut Knoll Blauer Burgunder Federspiel Loiben, Austria, Wachau, Wine Review

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2021

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A-

Consumed with Lunch at Restaurant Loibnerhof – Knoll in Durnstein, Austria. Made from 100% Pinot Noir. Pink/orange in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with with strawberries, cherries and slight cranberries. Medium bodied. Nice, creamy texture. Good balance. On the palate, cherries and cranberries. Clean. Dry. Delicious with a variety of foods including a mushroom pasta with cream sauce. Drink over the next few years.

2021 Tegernseerhof Rosé Federspiel, Austria, Wachau, Wine Review

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2021

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B+

This is a 50/50 blend of Zweigelt and Pinot Noir. Pale, silvery/salmon pink in color, clear and bright. The nose is tight with some watermelons. Moderate acidity. On the palate, watermelon and slight strawberry notes. Clean. Some heat on the finish. A fine wine to sip with lunch or on the deck. It will work well with lighter foods. Chicken salad would work well.

2017 Schloss Gobelsburg Cuvée Bertrand, Austria, Wine Review

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