carmen

9.5

slightly funky orange wine but visually it’s clear. it’s vibrant. it has notes of pear, a little grapefruit. it’s light bodied, slightly acidic.

i had this with an arugula salad and mussels in a rich, spicy red broth. the acid cuts through the rich spice well — a month ago

Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.2

Super vibrant, floral honeysuckle and refreshing. — 6 years ago

Green

9.0

Very dry, medium bodied. Not super special but interesting and drinkable — 2 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

Straka Blaufränkisch Eisenberg Reserve Rechnitz 2017
So expressive on the nose with Zwetschgen plum jam, spiced up with cinnamon, cloves and a touch of anise. But there’s more. Mandarine & lemon peel, dried apple, wilted flowers, smoked, dried plums, aged raw beef.
This is so multifaceted. So fresh & pure yet sweet & seductive at the same time.
On the palate this is really juicy & sappy. Ther’s some sweetness to the fruit & the scented wood accents underneath but the juicy acidity and purity is forefront adm driving this wine. There’s a savoury side to this as well, a touch of minerality, the tannins fine & dusty yet still providing a frame.
This is truly delicious stuff!! They weren’t joking about this Straka guy!
— 3 years ago

HK

9.0

12/2021. Sour cherries and pomegranate. Light body, savory, mild tannins. — 2 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

Not overly complex, but with pure fruit, juicy acidity and the Eisenberg minerality. Might seem a bit rustic, but highly drinkable. Great price value. — 6 years ago

Michael Richter

9.0

Blaufränkisch - Vintage 2012 — 9 years ago