2015 Blaufränkisch Reserve trocken "Rusterberg", Burgenland, Austria

Somewhat nutty, herbal and very slightly bacony aroma of ripe black berries with cherry notes, a hint of pepper, dried flowers, hints of tea, restrained wood barrel notes and quite distinct minerality. Taut, tangy dark fruit, present, ripe tannin and noticeable acidity, delicate smoky and bacon notes, pepper and a hint of juniper, persistent and dense on the palate, good depth, has tension, lots of salt, very good, firm, juicy and very mineral finish with ethereal herbal spice and again a little juniper. Has picked up again.

Best to drink: Bis 2028+. What our ratings mean