A firm and closed wine, packed with quince, pear, spice held in a mineral structure. It is potentially rich, but is still closed, needing several months to broaden out in all its richness.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)
A beautiful wine that sings out with its delicious fruits and tight, mineral structure. It has a purity of line, citrus and apple flavors vying with spice. The wine finishes with high, vibrant acidity.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)
A powerful wine, a serious conversation between ripe fruits, spice, a smooth creamy texture and underlying minerality. With its edge of toast, pepper and final acidity, it is a wine for aging. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(10/1/2011)
From the single vineyard Engelreich—which translates to the angel’s kingdom—this is rich, with a concentration of perfumed fruit and intense layers of minerality. It has spice, kiwi and pink grapefruit flavors. This is a wine that needs to age for several years. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(7/1/2012)
Steely. Cool fruit joins an immense series of flavors—crisp citrus, lime zest, pink grapefruit in the tightest texture. For aging over 3–4 years, probably longer.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)
Very spicy and mineral in character, this is a distinct terroir wine, speaking of the gravel and loam soils of the Traisental region. It has richness, complex lychee and mango fruits and a tight texture of acidity and pepper. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(10/1/2011)
This is finely proportioned, with intense fruit flavors laced with spice, acidity and a mineral texture. Made using grapes from a single vineyard, it is concentrated, with a depth of intense flavor. For aging over 3–4 years. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(7/1/2012)
Smooth and rich, with ripe, spiced peach as well as a mineral edge. The acidity tightens the generous texture of this powerful wine, leaving the concentration deliciously fresh.
— R.V.
(12/1/2010)