Rot N.8 TLZ 2017, Weingut Strohmeier

Dynamic, fresh red wine from Zweigelt and Wildbacher; Zweigelt's well-known dark forest fruit splashes out of the glass without being excessive. It's Austria, and it's Strohmeier, so expect a nice dose of savory minerality, refined (rhubarb) acidity and a good pinch of pepper and cinnamon. We recently had it in the glass again, and didn't know what we tasted. Speaking of energy… we hardly dare to say it, but we immediately thought of the Pineau d'Aunis whisperer from the Loire…