Hahndorf Hill Blaufrankisch (2009)

Blaufränkisch is a red grape variety that produces wines of superb quality in its homeland of Austria, where it ranks as the pre-eminent grape in the red wine province of Burgenland. UK wine guru Jancis Robinson has referred to this blueblood varietal as the 'Pinot Noir of Eastern Europe'. Hahndorf Hill Winery is currently the only producer of Blaufränkisch in Australia. This 2008 vintage has produced a wine of great suppleness and elegance, with a gentle tumble of spice, dark cherries, berries, violets and fennel. It has excellent structure on the palate.