Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Pittnauer Klassic 2008

If you have never tasted a Blaufrankisch from Austria, you may be asking what the hell does it bring to the table.  Well, plenty of spice and tannin on a medium bodied frame.  These wines really shine with a little food next to them. 

Pittnauer Klassic 2008

This wine has a lovely licorice element mixed with cherry juice and cinnamon spice.  The tannins pull the wine long through my mouth but it just needs a  bit of extra breadth for a higher score.  That said this offers a huge amount of appeal for the price.  It offers all that is good in Pinot with a little something extra.

Alcohol: 13%
Price: $27

Rated: 87
Drink: Now or over the next 5 years

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