The Wall Street Journal
Friday, February 8, 2008
Tastings / By Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher
Mapping New Territory
The Dow Jones Austrian Red Index
In blind tastings of three prominent Austrian red wines-Blaufränkish, Zweigelt (or Blauer Zweigelt) and St. Laurent-these were our favorites. Austrian reds are just beginning to get a toehold in the market, so it’s impossible to know which you might see. These are food wines that show their best with dishes like game, venison and rich vegetable ragoûts.
| Vineyard | Rating | Tasters Comments |
|
Fisher St. Laurent ‘Classic’2003(Thermenregion) |
VERY GOOD/ DELICIOUS |
Best of Tasting:
Velvety and grapey at the same time. Elegance ans some Bordeaux-like structure, without sacrificing a very special sense of place, with purple, somewhat herbal tastes. |
Friday, January 3, 2003
Tastings / By Dorothy J. Gaiter and John BrecherBy Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher
Relaxation, by Way of Italy
The Dow Jones Barbera Index
The Barbera Grape makes delightful, flavorful and great-with-food red wines in the Piedmont region of Italy. [This] was our favorite.
| Vineyard | Rating | Tasters Comments |
| Fattoria San Giuliano 2001 Barbera d’Alba | DELICIOUS | Best of Tasting: Lively, Peppery and slightly roasted, with greatcherry fruit. Earthy, classy,and soulful. |