St. Laurent 2006
The St. Laurent is a very old variety that is only common in Austria and even there it is fairly rare.
Its ancestry is entwined by many legends and still unknown. Its name is however believed to be derived
from the day of St. Laurenzius (August 10th) around which the St. Laurent grapes usually start to become
coloured. Wines of St. Laurent are typically deeply coloured, strong and pleasingly mild. Wine
enthusiasts often value it as high as Zweigelt and its rare occurance often makes it even more
interesting.
Tasting notes: Our St. Laurent 2006 presents a beautiful dark red colour. The flavour is full of
ripe fruitiness and appears almost grapy. Ripe fruity notes also dominate the taste, fullness and
velvety tannins the finish. This wine suits excellently to a festive meal as a companion to a strong red
meat dish.
Drinking suggestions: Reaches its optimum 2-3 years after the harvest. Can be kept at least for
6-8 years. Serve at 12-13° C (53-56 F).
Awards and Recommendations:
Falstaff Red Wine Guide 2008/2009 - 2008-12-4
88 points - Best Buy!
alcohol: 13.8 %vol
residual sugar: 1.1 g/L
acidity: 4.5 g/L
