Jalits Eisenberg Blaufrankish 2019

That mineral spiciness the description promises really comes through on the finish, perfectly balanced by dark berry fruit. It has softened beautifully after a few years in bottle, making it much more approachable now than when it was young. A great pick for anyone curious about Austrian reds.

The mineral spiciness really comes through on the palate after an hour in the glass, and the bottle age has softened the tannins just enough to make it feel polished without losing structure. It’s a great example of how a few years can lift an Austrian red into something more interesting.

I was skeptical about aging a red this long, but the 2019 opened up beautifully with that signature Eisenberg mineral spiciness. Smoother than I expected for a young Blaufrankish.