Zeits wird's die Verkostungen der letzen Wochen online zu bringen. Da ich nicht über jeden Wein einen eigenen Post erstellen möchte, gibt es diesmal alles in einer Auflistung. Und da ich die meisten Notizen bereits in Englisch auf Cellartracker eingetippt habe, und die Zeit grad etwas knapp ist, werde ich sie diesmal einfach auf Englisch hier hineinkopieren und ggf. das ein oder andere auf Deutsch ergänzen. In Kürze gibt es dann wieder längere Berichte, versprochen.
Château Bahans Haut Brion 1999, Bordeaux, Péssac-Léognan (diverse internationale Weinhändler)
A classic Bordeaux of the elegant style rather than powerful. Complex with cherry fruit and hints of smoked oak. Smooth tannins and ready to drink. I don't see much potential left, but it will hold several more years. Food-friendly. - 88 points
Ich hab diesen Zweitwein von Château Haut Brion einst im Ausverkauf um 18Euro erstanden. Zum normalen Marktpreis (über 30 Euro) ist er sein Geld meiner Meinung nach nicht wert.
Weingut Eberherr, Blaufränkisch 2005, Neusiedlersee-Hügelland (ca. €6 ab Hof)
Transluscent ruby red. Nose of red berries, a hint of mocca and rubber. On the palate it is leight-weighted and a bit alcoholic, with wild berries, cherries and prunes. The finish shows mocca and nougat notes. A solid and recommendable everyday drinker. - 86 points
Reiger, Cuvée Lucie 2002, Südburgenland, Eisenberg (ca. 9€ ab Hof)
This is a cuvée of the local red grapes Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt. It has aged in barrique for a few months. It was the wedding wine of this rather unknown winemaker, so I guess he has put some extra effort into it ;-)
Color: dark ruby red. Nose: dark cherries, blackberries, very grapy. Taste and palate: Wow! Extremely smooth, almost like satin on your tongue. Very fine knit tannin structure. Very special. Nice dark fruit of cherries; perfect integration of the barrique notes with secondary aromas of dark chocolate. A bit hollow in mid-palate but good finish. In summary a total "smoothie"; maybe a bit too smooth for some. A positive surprise. - 89 points
Weingut Scheiblhofer, Big John Reserve 2003, Neusiedlersee, Andau (ca. €9 ab Hof, u.a. auch bei Wein&Co)
This dark red cuvée of Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch is a modern style wine, concentrated, with silky and sweet tannins. Lots of oak notes left, but enough concentrated fruit to balance it. Showing first signs of age which only seem to add a new dimension and class. Luscious and complex, this wine will please most palates. Excellent drinking now. - 90 points
Weingut Scheucher, Grauburgunder 2007, Südsteiermark (ca. €7 ab Hof)
Brownish to orange in color. Dense and supple on the palate with aromas of peach and nuts. Matching but rather low acidity leves, a hint of residual sugar. Seems like a well-aged wine although it is only about a year old, maybe a result of a long skin contact? A very interesting wine. - 87 points
Maison Albert Bichot, La Madone, Fleurie 2006, Frankreich, Beaujolais (ca. 9€, Interspar)
Stinky nose, simplistic, thin and somewhat artificial candy like taste of cherries and raspberries. Not bad for a Beaujolais, but it is just not my cup of tea. - 83 points
Franz u. Elisabeth Lentsch, Chardonnay 2007, Neusiedlersee (5,30€ ab Hof)
Lots of golden delicious apple on nose and palate, also hazelnuts and almonds. A slightly bitter finish. A cool climate steeltank Chardonnay. Well made, but not great. Drink now. - 86 points
Cantina Produttori Bolzano, Lagrein Perl, 2005, Italien, Südtirol (ca. 8€ ab Hof)
Cheesy nose. Well balanced, with solid tannic backbone. Opens up nicely on second day. Cherries dominate the palate with a hint of earthiness and forest soil. Neither an easy drinking, nor a very complex wine. A medium-bodied everyday drinker that should be served with food. - 87 points
Markus Huber, Grüner Veltliner 2007, Traisental (ca. 7€ ab Hof, u.a. auch Interspar)
Yellowish in color. Nose and palate are dominated by green apples. Wine should not be served too cold or nose won't unfold. Very juicy on the palate, good density, clean style and a hint of minerality and residual sugar. A very good example of a classic Grüner Veltliner. - 87 points
Cascina Luisin, Dolcetto d'Alba Bric Trifüla, 2006, Italien, Piemont (ab Hof, Preis ?)
Very dark purple color. Restrained nose of cherries. Dense and luscious on the palate, quite tannic, prominent acidity. Cherries and hints of plum, rustic wine with grippy tannins. Opens up after several hours of air exposure. Medium finish. Not the standard smooth easy drinking Dolcetto, this is a serious wine that will profit from ageing another year or two. - 87+ points
L'Ecole No. 41, Sémillon 2005, USA, Washington State (ca. 12€, Mövenpick)
Complex nose of lime and nettles backed by prominent vanilla and caramel notes from barrel ageing. Quite dense on the palate there is butter, cream, vanilla and herbal notes, but also a refreshing component of lime and melon. A well-balanced initial attack, but then the mid-palate falls apart and gives way to an unbalanced, hot (14% Alc) and slightly bitter grapefruit finish. Unfocused and a hint too much oak flavors here. - 87 points