As we wait for the smoke to clear, we might as well tell you about a some of our Austrian and German wines. We’ll skip the Rieslings and Grüners for the moment.
2017 Weingut Rudolf May, Silvaner Trocken $17
Made from young vines from great sites, this is a forward charmer with yellow fruit, some salty mineral flavors and a fresh finish. Organic
12% alcohol by volume
2019 Pannonica Rosé $11
40% Pino Noir, 35% St. Laurent, 25% Blaufränkich
From Austria, the Pannonica Rosé enchants the palate like a precious rose, caresses the spirit and seduces the connoisseur. Its bouquet is bewitching. Its discrete flavors regal. Its vibrant acidity spirited.
12.5% alcohol by volume
2016 Pannonica Red Blend $11
40% Blaufrânkisch, 35% Zweiglet, 25% Pinot Noir
Aromas of dark berry fruits and pepper. Flavors of juicy blackberries, hints of spice and soft tannins. Notes of juicy, ripe black cherry play on the nose. The palate picks them up with ease and freshness while adding a little cinnamon spice. The body is light, and the finish is dry and smooth.
13% alcohol by volume
2015 Gryphon Crest Pinot Noir $13
From the Baden region in Germany, Intense black plum and cherry perfume juxtapose savory tones of smoked nuts and wet earth in this fresh and fruity yet composed wine. Plump black fruit flavors are broad and rich but framed by brisk acidity and a trace of mineral complexity. A good introduction to German Pinot. Was $16, now $13
2016 Weingut Rudolf May Spätburgunder $20
Pinot Noir
A light, fresh and mineral laced Pinot from Germany. Was $30 now $20. Organic
13% alcohol by volume
2016 Meyer-Näkel Spätburgunder $40
Pinot Noir
A beautiful Pinot Noir from an award winning winemaker. Light, mineral driven and elegant.
13.5% alcohol by volume
2017 Schlink Haus Beeranauslese $16
Riesling
Harvested of individually-hand-selected overripe berries. Rare and remarkably rich, this is a wine that should be enjoyed with dessert or by itself. Fragrant, aromatic, full-bodied, with a pleasant sweetness. 375 ml