2012 Huber Zweigelt Austria

The Hubers have been winegrowers in Reichersdorf for ten generations. This 220 year history has culminated in the ascension of wunderkind Markus Huber as cellarmaster, and he has expanded on-site production beyond the previous limits of the family restaurant. He has also raised the quality to heights of excellence that demand worldwide attention. While Huber focuses on Grüner Veltliner, his Rieslings are just as radiant and commanding. Huber produces wines from two Erste Lagen (more or less objectively determined Premier Crus), Berg and Alte Setzen , which can be as majestic as the great wines from the Wachau. A spicy, edgy wine that has a soft fruit core and peppered finish, a hallmark of Zweigelt grown in Reichersdorf. Has a bit of that peppery spice reminescent of tequila dark raspberry fruit, dark earth, a very unique wine that was somewhat polarizing, that peppery spice showing up on the finish. Finish 40+ Excellent +