Mittwoch, 25. Januar 2012

Wines of the vintage 2011 in Halbturn

Welschrielsing
1. Etl g - 16
Fresh and spicy, green apple, lemon lime flavs, nice acid structure, some hints of reduction
in the aftertaste, some cold fermentation flavs
2. Thury ok - ow
Quite neutral on the nose, yellow apples, balanced palate, with more air, hints of pears
3. Artisan Wines g/vg - 17,5
Fruit forward, yellow apples and hay, intense, very good acid structure, lingering, with more air very expressive palate
4. Groesz g - 17,5
fruity, lemon lime, spicy, very good acid backbone, maybe a bit to much acid, lingering, with more air some hints of gherkins
5. Tischler Ok/g - 16,5
yellow apples, grapefruit, quite high acid structure, but not lingering,
6. Kiss Still ok ow
bit high thiol content, hubba bubba, hints of acetic acid, maybe very cold fermentation,
7. Etl g - 16
strange Schnitzel aroma upfront, with more air nice green apple, fulbodied, balanced.

Chardonnay
8. Tischler Ok/g - 17
Bit restrained, with more air nuts, full-bodied, like this Australian yeast, hints of reduction, rather high alc, some tannins detectable
9. Kiss Ok - 17
Pure banana, cold fermentation flavors, quite one dimensional but intense, no varietal aroma,
10. Pitzer Ok - ow
discreet nuttiness, hits of reduction, lacks some acid backbone, strange,
11. Groesz G/vg - 17,5
Fruit forward, intense and creamy, walnuts, quinces, pleasant, balanced, lingering
12. Etl Ok - 17
hints of wet paper, restrained, rather high acid structure but shows minerality, hints of cold Fermentation flavors, hints of bitterness,
13. Tischler Ok - ow
not perfectly clean, hints of gherkins, rather high acid structure, unbalanced, definitely some reduction aroma

Sauvignon Blanc
14. Thury G - Ow
gooseberries, green apples, intense, same aroma on the palate, lingering, green hints, bell pepper, cold tea
15. Artisan Wines vg - 17
lychee, exotic hints, complex, mix of green and exotic flavors, lingering, super intense,

Rose
16. Tischler G - 17
Strawberry yoghurt, balanced, intense, good, refreshing

Frizzante
17. Kiss Ok - 16
Nice collier, could be more upfront, discreet pears, quinces, super high CO2 content,
3 gram RS

Sankt Laurent
18. Groesz G/vg - 17,5
Fruity, intense sour cherries, hints of chocolate, very balanced, lingering, blackberries, some mushrooms, intense,

19. Etl G - 18
MLF aroma, super dark, bit undefined aroma, could be any variety, CO2 on the palate, very young, strong

20. Artisan Wines - g 17
Bit dusty, cherries, CO2 on the palate, nice, hints of reduction, needs time, very young, lingering

Pinot Noir
21. Tischler yech 17,5
Very reductive, sulfur components, rubber,

Zweigelt
22. Tischler Ok - 17,5
Very dark, powering alc, hints of reduction, very high alc, no real fruit, reductive, marmalade, drying,

23. Groesz G - 16,5
Fruity, intense, cherries, quite typical, fruity on the palate, powerful, lingering,

24. Perschy G - 18
Dark chocolate, hints of reduction, chocolate, lingering, powerful,

25. Kiss Still ok - 16,5
Cherries, hints of oxidation, alc on the nose,

26. Artisan Wines Vg - 16
Fruit forward, cherries, straightforward, light and easy drinking, typical

27. Groesz Vg - 17,5
Fruity, cherries, very fruity on the palate, very classy, pure Zweigelt, cassis,

28. Artisan Wines 2 vg - 17,5
Fruity, cherries, smooth, lingering, ready, Super fruity on the palate

29. Thury Vg - 18
Dark, super cherry flavor, fruit forward, some harsh tannins, needs time

30. Pitzer G - ow
Strange smell, oaky, hints of yeast, very smooth, lingering, ripe bananas, vanilla, on the edge of oxidation, cassis and eucalyptus, changes immensely very air, potential

31. Kiss G - 16
bit restrained, oaky, fruit overpowered, smooth tannins, lingering, good,

32. Perschy Vg - 18,5
Bit restrained, over ripeness, very smooth and soft, lingering and very powerful,

33. Pitzer Vg - 16
Powerful, dense color, oak, fruity, very fruity on the palate, bit young, CO2 on the palate,

34.Tischler 2 Ok/g - 17,5
Dark red, bit reductive, rubber, needs air, smooth tannins, lingering, young, CO2, with more air dark cherries

35. Kiss Ok - 17
Hints of overripe ness, dark cherries, powidl, high alc, smooth tannins but alcoholic touch n the finish, hints of oak in the aftertaste

36. Tischler 1 G - 17,5
Reductive, needs time, tannins, vanilla, CO2 on the palate, lingering, very young,

Blaufraenkisch
37. Groesz Ok - 17
Very dark, super young, bit MLF, CO2 on the palate, needs time, no real fruit, stinks a bit

38. Tischler 1 G - 18
Vanilla, bit CO2 on the nose, very dark, CO2 on the palate

39. Pitzer Vg - 18,5
Oaky, smooth vanilla flavor, sweet touch, quite ready, new world style, super soft, very modern, oaky sweet finish

40. Tischler G - 17
MLF touch, reductive, very smooth tannins, opens up with more air, but will be a quite typical style,

41. Kiss Ok - 16
Restrained, bitter flavors, hints of acetic,

Merlot
42. Etl G - 16
Fruity, berries, nice acid structure lingering, CO2 on the palate, very young,

43. Thury Yech - ow
Oxidative, not rating possible, juicy tannins,

44. Pitzer Vg - 18
Hints of bread, juicy, nice and fruit forward, dark cherries, hints of olives lingering

Syrah
45. Pitzer Vg - 18
Dark chocolate, smooth tannins, hints of vanilla, American oak, very smooth, lingering, quite powerful,

Cabernet Sauvignon
46. Thury g - 18
Iodine, salt, hints of green flavs,

Freitag, 6. Januar 2012

Mum's birthday wines

1. Keringer Welschriesling 2011 - good
Fresh and fruit forward, cold fermentation flavours, Sauvignon Blanc aroma, exotic, passion fruit, limes, maracuja, green grass, lingering, displays strong SB aroma, difficult to recognize as WR.

2. La Motte Sauvignon Blanc 2009 - ok
Matured, not bad, maybe 2010, shows clear ageing signs on the palate, still nice acid structure, hints of green grass, bell pepper, lingering.

3. Birgit Braunstein Leithaberg DAC 2008 - g/vg
Middle red hue, red berries, black pepper, fruity, bit lighter style, new style BF, good balance btw acid and tannins, juicy, lingering, velvety finish.

4. Altenburger Joiser Reben 2008 - vg(ZW/BF/ME)
Dark red hue, ruby port, rumtopf, not as fruity as 3., very velvety, hints of overripeness, blend, more full bodied, oak toasting detectable, lingering, quite a decent amount of oak.

5. Unger Capello 2003 - vg (BF/ZW/ME, just new oak)
Dark red hue, ripe and juicy, dark cherries, perfumed, meaty, pickled red cherries, cassis, juicy tannins, lingering, hints of pleasant bitterness, fulbodied, lingering.

6. Umathum Haideboden 2006 - vg
Not perfectly clear, maybe unfiltered, marjoram, toasty oakiness, very pleasant, Blood sausage, meaty, low acidity, spicy, lingering. On peak now. Will decline.

7. Lentsch BF Hofoertl 2007 - vg
Fruity, spicy, ripe, perfect now, bit stinky, super soft tannins, but nice acid structure, lingering.

Donnerstag, 5. Januar 2012

Blind tasting with friends

1. Stefanshof Mein Veltliner 2011 - good
Pale yellow hue, shows CO2 in the beginning, discreet notes of citrus fruits, hints of
Eiszyuckerl, bit covered aroma on the palate, tannins detectable, light and easy drinking.

2. Stefanshof Welschriesling 2011 - good
Middle yellow hue, subtle aroma of nuts and white pepper, some cold fermentation flavours, lemon lime aromas, nicely lively acid structure,

3. Stefanshof Chardonnay 2011 - ok/good
CO2 visible, middle yellow hue, very subdued aroma in the beginning, some flinty ness underneath, with more air some fermentation flavours, same flavours on the palate, nice acid structure, bit one dimensional, no chance to get the variety.

4. Lipizzaner Weinverbund GmbH Cuvée Weiss 2011 - ok/good
CO2 visible, middle yellow hue, white flowers, bit bee wax, somewhat of a mismatch btw acid and RS, hints of walnuts, unripe honey melon,

5. Stefanshof Spaetlese Cuvée Premium 2009 - ok
Light golden hue, honey, fig marmalade, orange zest, off-dry, lacks a bit acid backbone, somewhat plump,

6. Stefanshof Blauer Zweigelt 2009 - good
Middle red hue with purple reflexions, sour cherries, nice cherry red fruit character, fruity, with more air some hints of over ripeness, same over ripeness on the palate, very round, bit to much RS,

7. Stefanshof Blauer Zweigelt 2009 - good (gleicher Wein lt Prüfnummer, andere Etikette)
Middle red with purple reflexions, pronounced sour cherries, quite round but bit alcoholic finish, lingering, lacks a bit of acid structure.

8. Stefanshof Zweigelt Classic 2009 - vg
Dark red hue, purple rim, pleasantly bitter flavours upfront, Rose hip, some black berries and ripe red berries, good tannin structure, lingering. (first thought of Merlot, flavour profile definitely shows no Zweigelt cherries)

9. Blaufraenkisch Classic 2009 - ok
Very dark red hue, no really defined flavours, bitter on the palate, quite high alc, no sign of any variety, tannins and acid are here no friends,

10. Hillinger Flat Lake Zweigelt 2009 - ok/good
Dark red hue, some pickled red fruits, rumtopf, bit high alc detectable on the palate, somewhat cooked, soft tannins, lingering.

11. Hillinger Rotweincuvee Burgenland 2010 - ok/good
Dark red hue, sour cherries, quite good acid backbone, juicy tannins, lingering,

12. Flat Lake Top Limitation Gold 2008 - ok
Middle red hue, bit undefined fruits on the nose, porty notes with hefty alc grip on the palate, short.

13. Flat Lake Premium Selection 2009 - ok
Dark red hue, purple rim, somewhat cooked undefined flavours, high alc on the nose, too much alc on the palate, powerfull but boring, short.

14. Stefanshof Sternstund 2009 - g (blend of ME/CS)
Fruity, sour cherries, vannilla from American oak, round, bit too less acidity therefor alc on palate, lingering and consumer orientated produced.

15. Stefanshof Rotes Cuvée 2009 - g
Middle red hue, fruity, red berries, light and funny in style, off-dry, lingering and easy drinking.

Montag, 2. Januar 2012

Wine from Etna

Firriato Etna Rosse DOC 2008 - g
Middle red hue, bit dusty with red berries on the nose, rose hip tea, shows slightly overripe flavours too, warm, pleasantly harsh tannin structure, good length, easy drinking wine that would go well with Pizza and Pasta dishes

Sonntag, 1. Januar 2012

Sylvester wines

Neil Ellis Pinotage 2004 - vg
Hints of leather and barnyard, South France, gamey, licorice, spicy, very powerful, lots of character, young, quite lean style, coffee from barrel toasting, garrique, lingering.

Herni Bourgeois Sancerre d'Antan 2009 - ext
Fresh and fruit forward, passion fruit, flinty hot stones in the summer, super elegant, a not in your face Sauvignon, subtle aroma of gooseberries, complex flavours changing with every sip and more air, displays a perfect combination of acidity and finest oak treatment on the palate, very lingering, ingenious!

Champagne Black Label Brut - vg
Yeasty, lingering bubbles, freshly grounded walnuts, shows some maturity on the palate, nice acid backbone gives length.