2013 Rosi Schuster Donnerskirchen Sankt Laurent

Dark cherry-colored, the 2013 Donnerskirchen Sankt Laurent from the schist soils above Donnerskirchen (Leithagebirge) opens dark, spicy and mystical, revealing a great purity and intensity of coolish fruit aromas, graphite, crushed stones, teapot and beetroot. Intense and juicy, but very elegant and fresh on the palate, this is a full-bodied, complex and finesse-full red, something between classic claret and Pinot Noir. The finish is long and vital, reveals a delicate grip and will certainly please at least all true Riesling fans. What tension and purity, what grip and tension! Still not a really great wine, but what a lovely village wine! 93 Points Stephen Reinhardt Wine Advocate