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Minimus Johan Vineyards Blaufrankisch 2015
91
Our Score
92
John Gilman
(9/2016) "I have tasted a few examples of the Blaufrankisch grape from Germany, but this example from Chad Stock's Minimus label is the first I have ever tasted from the United States. The 2015 comes in at a cool 12.8 percent octane and offers up a vibrant bouquet of black cherries, pepper, lovely soil tones, gentle smokiness and a topnote of tree bark. On the palate the wine is medium-full, bright and intensely flavored, with plenty of pepperiness on the palate, a solid core, tangy acids and a long, focused and moderately tannic finish. This is approachable today, but it really deserves at least a few years in the cellar to soften up a bit more on the backend. It has great finishing energy and precision and will be a terrific bottle of wine when it blossoms. (Drink between 2019-2040)"
(9/2016) "I have tasted a few examples of the Blaufrankisch grape from Germany, but this example from Chad Stock's Minimus label is the first I have ever tasted from the United States. The 2015 comes in at a cool 12.8 percent octane and offers up a vibrant bouquet of black cherries, pepper, lovely soil tones, gentle smokiness and a topnote of tree bark. On the palate the wine is medium-full, bright and intensely flavored, with plenty of pepperiness on the palate, a solid core, tangy acids and a long, focused and moderately tannic finish. This is approachable today, but it really deserves at least a few years in the cellar to soften up a bit more on the backend. It has great finishing energy and precision and will be a terrific bottle of wine when it blossoms. (Drink between 2019-2040)"
$
5899
Discount:
1.5 LT
Shooting Star "Blue Franc" Blaufrankisch Washington 2015
90
Our Score
(5/2019) Jed Steele has been making Blaufrankisch, aka Lemberger, in Washington State for many years. We're so glad to revisit this varietal now, after a way-too-long hiatus. Packed with fresh fruit flavors, including raspberry and black cherry, this tasty red has a wonderfully soft, accessible mouth feel. Delicious!
(5/2019) Jed Steele has been making Blaufrankisch, aka Lemberger, in Washington State for many years. We're so glad to revisit this varietal now, after a way-too-long hiatus. Packed with fresh fruit flavors, including raspberry and black cherry, this tasty red has a wonderfully soft, accessible mouth feel. Delicious!
$
1399
Discount:
750 ML
