St Severin Blauer Zweigelt, Austria, 2009
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our_daily_vinoI've written briefly about Blauer Zwegelt before, but I thought I'd go a little more in depth this time.
While I am a lover of big, bold, sassy reds such as Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Syrah, this light to medium bodied smooth drinking red varietal is quickly carving out a niche in my heart.
Blauer Zweigelt is a grape variety developed in the 1920s and its cold tolerance and early ripening make it suited to growing in places like Austria, upstate New York, and parts of Canada.
The mouthfeel is like that of a Pinot Noir, and like Pinot Noir, it's very easy on the tannins.
The primary flavor note is that of tart cherries, with a hint of mint towards the back end and a note of white pepper on the finish. It's got enough acidity in it to make it crisp, but it's so easy on the tannins it goes down as easily as a white wine.
It goes great with rare beef, or roast fowl that's been cooked with lemon or rosemary.
I've seen it range from as little as $10 for a 1L bottle to as much as $20 for the more standard 750ml size. This particular bottle cost $12. You probably won't find it at your local grocery store, but if you're at a liquor or wine store with a larger selection, it's worth seeking out.
While I am a lover of big, bold, sassy reds such as Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Syrah, this light to medium bodied smooth drinking red varietal is quickly carving out a niche in my heart.
Blauer Zweigelt is a grape variety developed in the 1920s and its cold tolerance and early ripening make it suited to growing in places like Austria, upstate New York, and parts of Canada.
The mouthfeel is like that of a Pinot Noir, and like Pinot Noir, it's very easy on the tannins.
The primary flavor note is that of tart cherries, with a hint of mint towards the back end and a note of white pepper on the finish. It's got enough acidity in it to make it crisp, but it's so easy on the tannins it goes down as easily as a white wine.
It goes great with rare beef, or roast fowl that's been cooked with lemon or rosemary.
I've seen it range from as little as $10 for a 1L bottle to as much as $20 for the more standard 750ml size. This particular bottle cost $12. You probably won't find it at your local grocery store, but if you're at a liquor or wine store with a larger selection, it's worth seeking out.
