Tuesday, March 11, 2014

2113 Wine Club - Austria/Hungary








2012 Patsch Gruner Veltliner

"For centuries, the Weinviertal, in lower Austria, has been the region that delivers its wines to Vienna as it borders the city. Due to the rolling hills of the region the vines are grown on the tops of the hills to have better aeration and better drained soil." - Patsch

Light yellow with greenish hues fresh and tangy, fine spices, white pepper and round body forward fruit with a touch of apple, peach and apricot, slight spice.

Drink within 3 years of vintage date.










2011 Királyudvar Furmint Sec'

"A mid-September harvest of even-ripening Furmint berries and tiny, concentrated Harslevelu berries provided the juice for our aromatic, medium-bodied dry estate-blend. Pale yellow in the glass, this wine displays striking pear, apple and citrus notes with hints of candied cinnamon and tea leaves around a tight stone fruit core. A wonderful, autumn wine that is highly-textured with pronounced minerality and intensity thanks to its beaming acidity. A fantastic pairing with grilled scallops, lobster pasta and shrimp-based salads." - Kiralyudvar

From the Tokaj region of Hungary.

This is a really fantastic complex wine. This wine got our wine of the week pick this week! Highly recommend with grilled seafood.








2012 Beck Blaufrankisch

Chewy, plush texture with generous dark cherry, cassis and plum fruit nuanced by herbs and a touch of minerality. It is a highly versatile wine, complementing virtually all types of food and cuisines.

Very nice solid wine from Judith Beck. Would recommend with braised meats and sausage. 









2012 Patsch Zweigelt

"The Mittelere Riede vineyard is located in the neighboring town of Rabendorf and is made up of alluvial soils created from the last glacial period covering this region of Austria. The composition is mainly gravel, stone and pebble on the tops of the hills and loam and silt at the bottom. These glacial deposits provide an ideal setting for viticulture." -Patsch

Dark red with violet hues, on the nose dark red fruit, black currant, spices, cherry. Raspberry, cherry, spices, black pepper and a well integrated acidity on the palate. 

Pair with stews, roasts, and game.


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