Weingut Hans & Philipp Grassl Zweigelt Ried Schutteburg Vintage 2020

Weingut Hans & Philipp Grassl Zweigelt Ried Schutteburg Vintage 2020The 2020 Zweigelt from Weingut Hans & Philipp Grassl is a standout representation of Carnuntum, a region in Austria increasingly famous for its world class red wines. Philipp Grassl, named "Winemaker of the Year" by Falstaff in 2018, is known for a purist, "earthy" style that prioritizes freshness and regional character. Ried Schutteburg signifies that this is a single vineyard wine. One of Gassl's flagship wines. Typical blend, Zweiget, 75cl bottle.

This vintage presents an intense ruby red colour

They bought the property in 1982 and started extensive replanting

somewhere between honey and maple syrup

It demonstrated greater density and depth than the 1995 Coutet

beginning with a small plot of land on the hills of Hermitage before expanding throughout the region including this cuvee of Chateauneuf Du Pape

Compared to Chasse Spleen from the same vintage the day before

4 hour decant

The 1987 vintage was in the lighter style due to the weather conditions at harvest time

He bought the property in 1999

In years when a Taylor’s Vintage is not declared

The flagship wine of the Cuvelier family winery in the Uco valley

So rare to find mature bottles of these Australian classic wines