Winery - Hans Igler
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An excellent example of the Blaufränkisch grape, Wolfgang Reisner’s 2004 from the Hochberg vineyard shows all the right soft tannins, rich juicy fruit, with a touch of earthiness along with the black cherry and wood flavors.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A blend of half Merlot with Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt; 21 months in wood give serious toasty, nutmeg flavors. They work, although more fruit would help. This is a cult wine in Austria, but there is a risk that it does go over the top.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Biiri is the old name for vineyards in Deutschkreuz, the home of the Igler winery. This is a smooth, mint-perfumed wine, shot through with wood, but also bringing some solid red fruits to the fore. It is weighty, but not overpowering. For the wood to fully integrate, give it another year.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Taking their cue from the old name for the local vineyards around Deutschkreutz in Mittelburgenland, the Reisners, who run the Igler winery, have fashioned a traditional style of Blaufränkisch. It’s impressive, the density of the tannins never overwhelming the ripe, juicy, black fruit flavors. It is certainly a ripe wine, but the richness never overpowers the structure and the acidity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fruity, immediately appealing berry flavors dominate this wine. It has an edge of wood, but that simply smoothes out the fruit rather than adding tannins. Lively, delicious, drinkable now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Adding Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt gives an intense wine that explodes with black fruits and intense, dark tannins. It is maybe less of a bomb than 2004, but that means it is more sophisticated, ripe but elegant, and finely structured.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With the addition of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to Austrian fruit, this is the international view from Igler. Wood aging has smoothed the fruit tannins, and this is a less explosive vintage of Vulcano than in the past. It is more on the elegant side, fruit, wood and acidity all in balance.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Igler’s top red is a blend of 40% Merlot, 40% Blaufränkisch and 20% Zweigelt, aged in oak for 21 months. The result is a wine redolent of cherries, tobacco and spice with a creamy, supple mouthfeel. Flavors lean toward cigar box and vanilla, with just enough cherry fruit in support. Drink now. Imported by Magellan Wine Imports.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Broad and mouthfilling, with smoke and beet aromas and flavors. Finishes on a slightly tangy note, prolonging the finish and giving it a sense of liveliness. Imported by Magellan Wine Imports.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Scents of honey and underripe melon are bolstered by sturdy pear and citrus flavors. Finishes clean and citrusy; refreshing. Imported by Magellan Wine Imports.
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