This Zweigelt delights with intense aromas of ripe blackcurrant, plum, and a spice medley of Szechuan pepper, cloves, and nutmeg, creating an irresistible first impression.
A vibrant acidity and firm tannins provide structure to this dark, brooding wine, offering both intensity and freshness that evolve beautifully with age.
Unfined and unfiltered, this wine has the potential to age gracefully, showcasing its complexity and depth as it matures over the years.
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Description
The Hans Herzog Zweigelt 2017 is a powerhouse of flavor, bursting with the exuberance of ripe blackcurrants and plums, followed by a tantalizing mix of Szechuan pepper, cloves, and nutmeg. The richness of dark fruit at the core is perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity and firm tannins, creating a wine that is both bold and lively. This complexity deepens further on the long, savory finish, where the dark, brooding elements give way to a refreshing lift.
Handpicked and aged for 24 months in French oak barriques, including 20% new oak, this Zweigelt showcases incredible structure and aging potential. Unfined and unfiltered, it retains the purity of its flavors, offering a dynamic drinking experience now, while promising even more elegance as it matures. With 94-point ratings from both Bob Campbell MW and James Suckling, this wine is a collector's dream, ready to be enjoyed from 2022 through 2030 and beyond.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackcurrant, Pepper, Plum
Palate:Black Fruits, Clove, Nutmeg
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
Description
The Hans Herzog Zweigelt 2017 is a powerhouse of flavor, bursting with the exuberance of ripe blackcurrants and plums, followed by a tantalizing mix of Szechuan pepper, cloves, and nutmeg. The richness of dark fruit at the core is perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity and firm tannins, creating a wine that is both bold and lively. This complexity deepens further on the long, savory finish, where the dark, brooding elements give way to a refreshing lift.
Handpicked and aged for 24 months in French oak barriques, including 20% new oak, this Zweigelt showcases incredible structure and aging potential. Unfined and unfiltered, it retains the purity of its flavors, offering a dynamic drinking experience now, while promising even more elegance as it matures. With 94-point ratings from both Bob Campbell MW and James Suckling, this wine is a collector's dream, ready to be enjoyed from 2022 through 2030 and beyond.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackcurrant, Pepper, Plum
Palate:
Black Fruits, Clove, Nutmeg
Food Pairings:
Game
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blackcurrant, Pepper, Plum
Black Fruits, Clove, Nutmeg
Game
Red Meat