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(aka. Blauer Zweigelt, Klosterneuburg 71, Rotburger, Zweigeltrebe)

This relatively recent cross of St-Laurent with Blaufrankisch displays the body and acidic nature of these parents respectively. Widely grown in Austria, read more...where it was developed and is now that country’s most popular dark-skinned grape, Zweigelt ripens earlier than Blaufrankisch, but buds later than St. Laurent. This combination produces liberal yields. Zweigelt is said to be amongst the most cold-hardy (vinifera) varieties and its ability to create good red wines with some aging ability is catching the attention of cold climate growers outside of Eastern Europe. The grape is also gaining popularity in Canada. The winery on Pelee Island, Ontario blends it with Gamay and at least one producer in Nova Scotia has faith in the variety to produce deeply pigmented full bodied reds.

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AnnikaS reviewed Zweigelt Reserve Qualitatswein Trocken 2004:

October 2009

AnnikaS

Zweigelt Reserve Qualitatswein Trocken 2004

Starting at $22^.77 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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AnnikaS reviewed Weingut Berger Leginthov Zweigelt Classic 2005:

October 2009

AnnikaS

Some weeks ago I tasted the Zweigelt from Weingut Berger Leginthov. I was surprised - the Zweigelt was excellent. The colour was dark red and it tasted very fruity. I believe it smelled like fresh berries. I am sure I have...

Weingut Berger Leginthov Zweigelt Classic 2005

Starting at $9^.22 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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weintime reviewed Weingut Wachter-Wiesler Zweigelt Rouge 2007:

October 2009

weintime

Best kekfrankos, if i have drunk last 10 month from hungarian wine land

Weingut Wachter-Wiesler Zweigelt Rouge 2007

Starting at $14^.51 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Slipstream reviewed Zweigelt Durnberg Falkensteiner Rieden NV:

October 2009

Slipstream

Modestly sour, with some sweetness, and a bit of smoke and vegetal flavors, plus a dash of iron. Medium bodied and fairly mild. Enjoyable and well worth the $9 I spent for a liter.

Zweigelt Durnberg Falkensteiner Rieden NV

Starting at $8^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Slipstream reviewed Zweigelt Durnberg Falkensteiner Rieden NV:

October 2009

Slipstream

Modestly sour, with some sweetness, and a bit of smoke and vegetal flavors, plus a dash of iron. Medium bodied and fairly mild. Enjoyable and well worth the $9 I spent for a liter.

Zweigelt Durnberg Falkensteiner Rieden NV

Starting at $8^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Gregory Dal Piaz wrote in the forum topic: Kaiserberg 2000 Weingut Josef Unger 2000

October 2009

Gregory Dal Piaz

Sounds like a compelling Zweigelt if there ever was one! Can you tell us more about the festival?

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Franz Schneider wrote in the forum topic: Kaiserberg 2000 Weingut Josef Unger 2000

October 2009

Franz Schneider

Had recently this extraordinary wine at a festival in Halbturn/Austria. Best ... Best example for age-worthy Zweigelt wines from Austria. Fran

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Franz Schneider reviewed Kaiserberg 2000 Weingut Josef Unger 2000:

October 2009

Franz Schneider

blackcurrent and loads of spices on the nose, very ripe tannins due to excellent vintage 2000, refined, multilayered, needed nearly 5 hours with air to develop full flavor profile, endlessly lingering. Perfect wine.

Kaiserberg 2000 Weingut Josef Unger 2000

Snoothrank: 4/5

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aliceh reviewed Steininger Zweigelt Qualitatswein Trocken Kamptal Novemberlese 2005:

September 2009

aliceh

Steininger Zweigelt Qualitatswein Trocken Kamptal Novemberlese 2005

Starting at $16^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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kiftwoman reviewed Arrowleaf Cellars Zweigelt Rouge 2006:

August 2009

kiftwoman

Arrowleaf Cellars Zweigelt Rouge 2006

Starting at $16^.62 Snoothrank: 2/5

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