Erich Pittnauer
Heideboden Blaufränkisch
Neusiedlersee, Burgenland, Austria
My first Blaufrankisch was a bit disappointing. Vegetal notes lacking in fruit and reasonably acidic. Went well with a hot spicy quail dish.
My first Blaufrankisch was a bit disappointing. Vegetal notes lacking in fruit and reasonably acidic. Went well with a hot spicy quail dish.
Apr 23rd, 2016Blackberry and slate, like licking Seattle but without the human excrement and marijuana resin.
Blackberry and slate, like licking Seattle but without the human excrement and marijuana resin.
Nov 1st, 2015
Blue black fruit and wet slate. Smooth & round but lacking the acidity to make it high tensioned. Easy to drink, easy to enjoy.
Blue black fruit and wet slate. Smooth & round but lacking the acidity to make it high tensioned. Easy to drink, easy to enjoy.
Dec 25th, 2014I'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.
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.
Jan 16th, 2017Really don't want this wine to end. Only real criticism is a slight lack of backbone and depth. Beautiful aromas of raspberry cordial, fresh blueberries, rose petals, cherry jam and slate-like minerality coming through. Palate is bright and clean with minimal tannin and mouth watering acidity
Really don't want this wine to end. Only real criticism is a slight lack of backbone and depth. Beautiful aromas of raspberry cordial, fresh blueberries, rose petals, cherry jam and slate-like minerality coming through. Palate is bright and clean with minimal tannin and mouth watering acidity
Mar 7th, 2016
This is decent wine but not of my preference
This is decent wine but not of my preference
Jul 2nd, 2015This is the Blaufränkisch 'Heideboden'
This is the Blaufränkisch 'Heideboden'
Mar 28th, 2015