Zantho Zweigelt (2006)
Winery: | Zantho |
Region: | Austria » Burgenland |
Varietal: | St. Laurent , Zweigelt |
Type: | Table Wines |
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Zantho on SnoothDecember 2009
Not a whole lot happening in my mouth on this wine. The nose is nice but in the mouth this falls flat. The only things that I got were a little spice and a musty flavor. This bottle may have been bad. Read More
November 2009
A nice wine, soft nose with moist pine duff aromas; fresh fruit flavors with a little bite in the aftertaste. I'd try serving this with something unorthodox: Mexican fajitas or black bean soup laced with cummin and garnished with sour cream and fresh cilantro. Read More
June 2009
Good fruit & acidity, mineral nose with citrus, decent length, some bitterness on finish, bottled with cool glass cork Read More
June 2009
Wine is becoming more about what YOU like and a whole lot less about what ... ... shrimp or fried white fish. Zantho Zweigelt 2006 With hints of pepper and flowers framing the crunchy red fruits this is just fun to drink. Domestic wine will continue to be strong this summer.People will be finding new domestic wines to love, especially in ligh... Read More
June 2009
This packs in a ton of crisp red fruit on a lean lithe frame that makes it perfect for summer picnics. The flavors tend to the cranberry and wild cherry end of the spectrum with mouthwatering acidity, just a whisper of tannin and hints of pepper and dried flowers. 88pts Read More
August 2007
I think this is a fun wine to test/train a beginning palate because the different flavors are so distinct and offer an immediate reward. Saying a wine is floral is one thing, but sticking your nose in a rose is another. For me, this wine hit me hard with rose and black licorice. Still looking for food pairing ideas, suggestions? Read More
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