Weingut Erich Scheiblhofer

Heideboden Selection Zweigelt

Warren Johnson

9.0

Excellent for price — 8 years ago

Renner

Heideboden Red Blend 2012

Randall Brater

8.9

St. Laurent/Merlot blend. Mellow, with smoky, leather, and tobacco hints. Bright, ripe berries. — 10 years ago

Sean, Jon and 2 others liked this

Weingut Pittnauer

Zweigelt Heideboden 2012

Doctor No

8.9

Tart blackberry, cranberry, cherry stones and tobacco. Crunchy acidity. Simply good. — 10 years ago

Anthony, Akiva and 1 other liked this

Nittnaus

Heideboden Zweigelt Rosé 2012

Wirr Kopp

8.9

Fruity, spicy, strong willed rosé. — 11 years ago

Erich Pittnauer

Heideboden Blaufränkisch

Tom Wood

9.0

I've had this in the fridge for 20 minutes and it reads a perfect 18.0 degrees on the Vinotemp monitor. Ruby - purple colour to the wine and don't let its transparency fool you, this does have body and delivery! Instant thoughts were 'is this burgundy?!' (Despite obviously knowing better) it immediately reminded me of some of the darker - fruited and meaty interpretations of Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits but this feels ever so fresh. Olives in brine, blackberry and almost a dried prosciutto aroma the leaps out of the glass initially. The wine then started to show a lot more bright, red fruited character as time goes by. The olive brine and blackberry has nestled right in to the background playing quite a nice supporting role. Aromas of fresh raspberry, juiced oranges, ripe blueberry, sarsaparilla and a spicy, floral incense have arrived right at the forefront and there's barely noticeable oak work in sight. The palate follows with raspberry and blueberry but there's a dark chocolate that comes through with the faintest of bitterness, however not off-putting in the slightest. One very noticeable feature of structure here is alcohol; or the lack there of. I've found myself double checking the alcohol at times which sits at 12.5%. The palate flows seamlessly. There is a raspberry-like acidity and the softest lick of tannin. The balance here is admirable. Honestly, it's the type of wine I'm enjoying so much now for its freshness and I don't want to see this sit in my cellar for too long, in saying that I'd be very interested in seeing some bottle development in a few years time. — 9 years ago

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