TN: 2015 Claus Preisinger Pinot Noir (Austria, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee)

Claus Preisinger is one of my go-to producers in Austrian reds. There is more VA here than on the ones I’ve had before, however, and looking at others’ notes on CT it is likely a case of bottle variation. Still, it’s a darn crunchy, drinkable wine that evaporates more quickly than I would like considering my dreams of hitting the gym in the morning.

  • 2015 Claus Preisinger Pinot Noir - Austria, Burgenland, Neusiedlersee (28.4.2023)
    Markedly hazy in the glass with an orangeish/light brownish hue. A healthy dose of VA on the nose with attractive sourcherry-driven fruit and earthy and slightly truffley tones. Quite nice aromatics even if the VA is rather dominant. On the palate this is medium-bodied with low alcohol and an overall easy-going feel. It is dry and savory with a tartly fruity profile similar to the nose. There is some tannic grip to it and appropriate acidity and while it drinks really well it is not really a glou-glou wine despite the tangy, natty style. All Preisinger wines showcase great winemaking craft and this one is no exception. I do not have sufficient experience to say where it might go from here but I feel like this was a good time to pop the cork. For my palate it is possible that it would not benefit from additional aging and it could even start to decline relatively soon.

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I don’t know 2015 but enough Preisinger PN, no hurry to drink it up but also won’t improve much …
Also VA acidity should not be elevated (bottle?)

An excellent Austrian producer

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Yeah I can see it just as well staying put for a number of years. Discussed with OttoF and he mentioned having one faulty bottle (acetic acid) amongst plenty of really good ones. I guess even the best of us have off days but agreed, an excellent producer.

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Never had the 2015, but did have some variation with a few bottles of the 2017 and 2018. But overall i liked them.

Felt a bit more on the funky “low intervention” side of things compared to some of the other wines i had from him.

Good producer though, no doubt about it.

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