2012 Uwe Schiefer Blaufrankisch E Eisenberg 100% Blaufrankisch Burgenland, Austria $20
Schiefer’s principle: “Less is more” is his aim to genuine winemaking. He produces unfiltered wines in a very puristic style focusing on naturalness. Currently he works biodynamically in some vineyards, and wants to change all vineyard culture to biodynamic in the coming years. This rich terroir coupled with Uwe’s traditional wine-making style produces stunning Blaufränkisch, but give these wines some time in bottle to reach their full potential. A perfect balance of bright ruby fruit, spice, and minerality mingling with acidity. This is a lush, fragrant Blaufränkisch of crushed violet, roses, and red plum. Pure, ripe black cherry fruit on the palate is coupled with an elegant, mineral structure and an even tannic structure.This is a wine of unmistakable terroir, finesse, and age-ability, and the mix of ripeness, moderate alcohol and good structure is reminiscent of cru Beaujolais and Mencia, though with its own charm and personality. |
