The 2009 Lagrein Riserva wraps around the palate with layers of super-expressive, radiant fruit. Sweet red berries, tobacco, crushed flowers, mint and anise are some of the many notes that are woven together in the glass. Extended time in barrel has added considerable textural richness...fabulous. The silky tannins and overall depth of the fruit cover some of the wilder notes typical of Lagrein, but there is plenty of varietal expression. This is another striking, reference-point wine from Heinrich Mayr. Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
Palmer Emmitt
Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer
Smoke, leather, blackberry bell pepper compote. Fun.
Smoke, leather, blackberry bell pepper compote. Fun.
8.9Christopher Losa
Owner/Wine Director Bar Bambino
Inky and thick in the glass, but lively, mineral, and smokey on the palate. Drinking beautifully 6-7 years in.
Inky and thick in the glass, but lively, mineral, and smokey on the palate. Drinking beautifully 6-7 years in.
9.2Anthony Cailan
On point tonight
On point tonight
9.4Alexandre Calvi
Supple tannins and a lot of strawberries! Medium body, baked earth minerality
Supple tannins and a lot of strawberries! Medium body, baked earth minerality
9.2James Hull
Love that Vegemite-like umami.
Love that Vegemite-like umami.
9.4Rajat Parr
Founder Sandhi Wines & Domaine de la Côte, Evening Lands Vineyards, Seven Springs & Maison l'Oree
Best Lagrein. Juicy!!
Best Lagrein. Juicy!!
9.3Max Kogod
Owner Kogod Wine Merchant
Black raspberry, mint, and totally delish. Wears the vintage well.
Black raspberry, mint, and totally delish. Wears the vintage well.
9.1Thomas Sichta
Super dark in the glass but lively on the palate.
Super dark in the glass but lively on the palate.
8.8Scott Reiner
Great sense of place. Lovely light tannins.
Great sense of place. Lovely light tannins.
8.7Limor Finkel
A true delight. Farmed organically in a vineyard surrounded by warehouses and industry. Leather, anis, violets, and a touch of Fernet.
A true delight. Farmed organically in a vineyard surrounded by warehouses and industry. Leather, anis, violets, and a touch of Fernet.
9.4WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.