2021 Nittnaus Anita und Hans Ried Altenberg Jois Blaufränkisch, Austria, Leithaberg, Wine Review

This is Blaufrankish from Austria and if you have never tried that varietal, it is being used quite successfully in central Europe and especially Austria. Garnet/Purple/Blue in color, clear and bright. The nose is deep and very nice. Aromas of Goji Berries, dust, white pepper and tea leaves. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, sour cherries, sour green apples, and slight pepper all in a very nice almost seamless package. Long finish. This is nice on its own but better with food. It would be nice with veal. Drink over the next eight to twelve years.

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2021

Current Price:

$49.00USD

2011 Jagini Zagersdorf, Austria, Burgenland, Wine Review

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2011

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$50.00USD

This is made from the Blaufrankish grape. Really an excellent wine. This is deep ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is great with sour cherries, plums, dust, baking spices, anise and a slight meaty note. Complex and big. Full bodied. On the palate, this is delicious. Lots of upfront plums turning to sour cherries. Underneath is a meaty/earthy quality with some black pepper. Like a mythical cross of Cote Rotie and Oregon Pinot Noir. This is complex and lively. It seems like it is near peak but then again it drinks youthfully. Without much experience with this grape

2022 Weingut Silvia Heinrich Blaufränkisch, Austria, Burgenland, Wine Review

Vintage:

2022

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A-

This is made from the Blaufrankish grape in Austria. Screw capped. Purple in color with some ruby hues, opaque and bright. The nose has cherries and slight plums with a hint of wild thyme. Medium bodied. Good acidity. Light tannins. On the palate, black cherries and plums with a slight earthiness. Good finish. This drinks well on its own but is at its best with food. Fried foods should work well. Fried chicken would be a good match. Drink over the next seven to ten years.

2018 Weingut Dorli Muhr Carnuntum, Austria, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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A-

Current Price:

$15.00USD

This is an interesting blend of 65% Blaufränkisch and 35% Syrah. Served at Das Loft in Vienna, Austria. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque but a bit flat. The nose has a slight barnyard note along with black cherries and slight black pepper. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, black cherries and plums. Light tannins. Nice finish. A pleasant wine that drinks well on its own and will work well with food. It should pair nicely with Indian cuisine. Drink over the next five to seven years.

2014 Schiefer Blaufränkisch Königsberg, Austria, Südburgenland, Wine Review

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2014

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A-

And now for something completely different. Ruby in color. The nose has black peppercorns, with some cherry/cranberry notes. On the palate, this is thin but still has structure and strength. Good acidity. The peppery red berry notes continue thru. Would work with a lot of different foods. In fact, it really does beg for food to tame the acid and flavors. A really interesting wine.

2021 Nittnaus Anita und Hans Ried Altenberg Jois Blaufränkisch, Austria, Leithaberg, Wine Review

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