The Feiler flagship in red, their 2004 Solitaire – comprising Blaufrankisch with Merlot and Cabernet – is undeniable rich and sumptuous. Cassis and black cherry fruit are met by the resin, vanilla, and spice of oak in a wine of considerable superficial sweetness and a relatively monumental rather than dynamic appeal. I find it easier to be impressed by the seamless workmanship here than I would find it fun to employ the wine at table. But no doubt some further complexity will emerge with cellaring, and there should be no problem in holding this rich, round red for at least 8-10 years. I have had a chance to taste only a very few samples from Feiler-Artinger over the past eighteen months, and shall try to catch up with them in the near future. Incidentally, they are switching from cork to screw caps even for the nobly sweet wines that are their greatest claim to fame.Importer: Winemonger, Los Angeles, CA; www.winemonger.com

A lush red, with a spicy aroma leading to cherry pie and plum pudding flavors and plenty of chocolate notes. The flavors linger on the finish. Blaufr?nkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. 1,333 cases made.??–KM??Region: Austria / Burgenland Select to Add

A finely structured wine, packed with ripe fruit, dense tannins and sweet plum juice flavors. Elegant, this wears its alcohol well, showing good structure and the potential for aging.——R.V.(10/1/2007)—— 90