There is power here, coming from superripe fruit. The flavors are of solid tannins, powered by black fruits, very rich and juicy, with pepper and acidity. It is dense in texture, definitely for aging.
— R.V.
(3/1/2010)
This has a fine, dense texture, with wood influence that’s carefully balanced by the solid tannins. It offers big, bold fruit flavors, with the structure for long-term aging. The finish is smooth and rich.
— R.V.
(12/31/2012)
From the Heideboden Vineyard, this rich and fruity effort combines an intense black-plum flavor with solid tannins. It has a dark character that shows the severe side of Zweigelt. Age for 2–3 years. Glass stopper.
— R.V.
(12/31/2012)
This wine is produced from fruit that was sourced from Leithaberg vineyards in the northwestern corner of Lake Neusiedlersee. It’s powerful with dense tannins that accompany the bright red-fruit flavors. Acidity cuts right through the solid structure, giving it a fresh finish. Glass stopper.
— R.V.
(12/31/2012)
This wood-laden effort is polished and initially herbal. Beneath the wood, there is the weight of black fruit, spice and dark tannins. The result is a wine that’s full and dense, powered by structure as well as acidity, and needing to age for several years. Screwcap.
— R.V.
(12/31/2012)
A blend with local and international grapes all piled together. It works, because this has delicious black fruits, taut tannins, layers of spice and herbs and a backbone of refreshing acidity. The tannins suggests aging potential—perhaps 4 years.
— R.V.
(10/1/2007)
Intense, concentrated, this blend seems to bring out the best in all three grape varieties, creating a theme of ripe cherries and dark plums, with variations from the Cabernet tannins and a rounded texture from the Merlot. Impressive, and worth aging for 3–4 years.
— R.V.
(3/1/2009)
The Goldberg is an 8-acre vineyard, which produces dense and concentrated fruit from old vines. The wine has ripe, juicy fruit, intense tannins and a strong mineral character from the terroir. Barrique aging has added spice and vanilla and some smokiness, but the wood does not dominate the powerful fruit flavors.
— R.V.
(10/1/2007)