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Markowitsch 2003 Rosenberg Red (Carnuntum)

Cellar Selection

This is Markowitsch’s flagship wine, from the Rosenberg vineyard. The blend varies from year to year, but always includes at least 50% Zweigelt, along with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This 2003 is as powerful and intense as is to be expected from a wine of this vintage, but is saved by its structure. It is rich, ripe and very open, with damson, black currants… — R.V. (10/1/2006)

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Markowitsch 2005 Rosenberg Red (Carnuntum)

The flagship wine, from Gerhard Markowitsch’s best vineyard site, is as impressive as usual. It piles dark berries on to spice from both fruit and wood. The tannins are ripe, with hints of toast from the wood lying alongside the firmly structured fruit. Age this wine for at least 5 years. — R.V. (10/1/2007)

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Markowitsch 2007 Rosenberg Red (Carnuntum)

Cellar Selection

Price $58

A big, impressive wine, smoky and juicy, the wood an important element in its youthful state. Blackberries, spice and black cherry flavors are there along with cocoa and broad tannins. It is a beautiful wine, for aging 4–5 years. — R.V. (3/1/2010)

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Markowitsch 2004 Reserve Pinot Noir (Carnuntum)

Editors' Choice

With its 18 months wood aging, this is a velvety smooth wine, layering its fruits easily and with plenty of ripeness. The tannins and fresh, red-fruit acidity all fit into the roundness of this generous wine. Only the dry, spicy aftertaste suggests aging potential. — R.V. (10/1/2007)

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Markowitsch 2007 Pinot Noir Reserve (Carnuntum)

Price $58

Cherries and wood complement easily in this wine that has a rich texture and an impressive varietal sweetness. Cocoa and rounded tannins complete an impressive wine. — R.V. (3/1/2010)

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Markowitsch 2004 Reserve Chardonnay (Carnuntum)

Having spent 16 months in oak, it is not unexpected that there are plenty of wood flavors to this wine. But after the initial toastiness, the wine opens out well, with intense, ripe, creamy fruit and acidit. Polished, modern. — R.V. (10/1/2006)

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Markowitsch 2005 Alte Reben Grüner Veltliner (Carnuntum)

The vines for this wine have an average age of 40–50 years, giving a great concentration of flavors from low-yielding plants. For a Grüner it is monumental in character, packed with flavors of lychees, sage and pepper. With this intensity of flavor, this should be a wine for aging. — R.V. (10/1/2006)

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Markowitsch 2007 Redmont (Carnuntum)

Editors' Choice

Price $34

A blend of Zweigelt and the more tannic structure of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The wine is powerful, darkly tannic with solid chocolate and black berry fruit characters. The acidity is layered into the sweet flavors, adding to the complex texture. — R.V. (3/1/2010)

Most Reviewed Designations

Alte Reben Carnuntum Cuvée Pinot Noir Reserve Redmont Reserve Rosenberg Rothenberg Rubin Schanzäcker

Most Reviewed Varietals

Austrian red blend Blaufränkisch Chardonnay Grüner Veltliner Pinot Noir Red Blend St. Laurent Zweigelt

2009 Va Piano

Having been given almost four years of age prior to release, this deep…

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