Weingut Paul Kerschbaum
This is one of the most interesting wineries in Mittelburgenland that few people outside the country know, perhaps because the Kerschbaums only began to bottle wines in 1998. Since then, though, they have grown quickly and established themselves firmly on the domestic market. Although they own 35 hectare of vineyard in three of best sites in Horitschon--Hochacker, Durrau and Gfanger--and buy grapes from another 12, they have no white and only a very small number of red wines. Michael Kerschbaum, Paul's son, took over the domain in 2011 at the age of 23 and has slowly begun to develop his own style. "The 2012s have more volume but less structure than the 2011s," he told me, "but my favorites remain 2009, 2006 and 2004." The 2011s, Michael's first vintage, are all generously extracted and heavily oaked. I was a touch surprised when tasting them near bottling and am at a loss to discern exactly how they will develop. (www.kerschbaum.at) Also recommended: 2011 Zweigelt (86), 2011 Blaufrankisch (85), 2011 Blaufrankisch Hochacker (87).
From Austria 2012 and 2011 (Dec 2013) by Joel B. Payne
2009 Cuvee Kerschbaum
Color: Red
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2011 Blaufrankisch Durrau
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2011 Impresario
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