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2012 Merlot

Weingut Gruber

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The red wine Merlot, vintage 2012 from the winery Weingut Gruber has been rated in 2014 with 86 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape variety Merlot from the region Rust in Austria.

Tasting Notes

86

Tasting from 26.11.2014

Strong ruby garnet, violet reflections, broad rim brightening. Red berry confit, delicate notes of sour cherries, leafy spice underneath. Slender, some currants, red cherries, lemony finish.

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Region: Rust, Austria

Winery: Weingut Gruber

Category: Red Wine

Grape Variety: Merlot

Vintage: 2012

Expansion: used barriques

Alcohol Level: 13.5%

Stopper: Screwcap

Price: bis 10 €

Region

Nestled between the graceful hills of the Rust mountains and the large reed belt of Lake Neusiedl lies the free city of Rust, a true gem of Burgenland. Visible...

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Weingut Gruber

Hauptstraße 15
7071 Rust
Österreich
+43 (664) 1645292
[email protected] www.weinbaugruber.at

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