Weingut Familie Prieler Leithaberg 2005 - Burgenland, Neusiedlersee-Hügelland
13% abv; 80% Blaufränkisch, the rest Pinot Noir and St. Laurent. With these high-end Austrian reds I always worry - usually perfectly correctly - that fine material is wasted by massive oaking. But with this Leithaberg I shouldn't have worried. It does see oak, but it is a combination of used barriques and bigger barrels. The only noticeable remnant of oak aging is a slight initial smokiness. But this gives way to delicious dark, cherry aromas and loam. Juicy, grippy fruit; clean, crisp and clear fruit; long and vivacious. Quite delicious. Drinking well but I wouldn't mind more aged character, so let it rest if you have some!
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