Review: Triebaumer 1998 Rust Cabernet
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- Jul 21, 2015
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The low-down: Unfortunately we're back from our little Austrian alpine holiday, where in the summer heat we sampled a 2004 Pfaffl chardonnay, a 2002 Hitzberger Setzberg riesling and a 2003 Hirsch Gaisberg riesling. Fortunately we've brought back some Austrian treasures, and in particular some reds we can enjoy in the air conditioned comfort of our home!
Triebaumer are a fascinating family that have been living in the town of Rust since 1691 and growing wines for almost that long. They follow a biodynamic, sulfur free approach to wine-making. They're quite atypical for the region in that 75% of their vines are devoted to red wine, including the local varietal Blaufränkisch. Reds have been grown locally for only 130 years.
This little cabernet is named after Rust. We picked it up retailing from Doeller in Golling, Austria for 43 Euros.
The take: A dark, opaque, browny-red appearance. The nose is dusty and closed, with cherry and rose. An acidic attack which settles into interesting savoury notes of peanut and chestnut. A juicy, solid, almost rough texture. Spicy with hints of vanilla and cinnamon.
In closing: Juicy, solid, almost rough, unique...love it!
Rating: 8.5 out of 10.
Fact corner:
Country: Austria
Region: South East Austria
Producer: Ernst Triebaumer
Vintage: 1998
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Serving temperature: n/a
Price range: Premium
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