Mt Bera Amphitheatre Zweigelt 2020
- 90
- $30
- Drink by: 2022-2027
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Definitely not a grape many of us will have seen often (but at least a more appealing name than its other tag, Rotburger – which is, of course, different to the Rotberger variety – it all sounds a bit Monty Pythonesque). It was actually created in 1922 by Dr Zweigelt through breeding St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch together. So, happy centenary! It is popular in Austria and has also done well in Canada. From the minimal evidence of this wine, the Adelaide Hills might prove another welcoming home. A paler colour, light crimson, the nose offers notes of red cherries, spices, woodsmoke and bay leaves. Quite edgy, this is a sappy style of moderate length that should drink well over the next few years. This is definitely one to try for those adventurously inclined – you won’t be disappointed.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
