The flagship wine, from Gerhard Markowitsch’s best vineyard site, is as impressive as usual. It piles dark berries on to spice from both fruit and wood. The tannins are ripe, with hints of toast from the wood lying alongside the firmly structured fruit. Age this wine for at least 5 years.——R.V.(10/1/2007)—— 93

This is Markowitsch’s flagship wine, from the Rosenberg vineyard. The blend varies from year to year, but always includes at least 50% Zweigelt, along with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This 2003 is as powerful and intense as is to be expected from a wine of this vintage, but is saved by its structure. It is rich, ripe and very open, with damson, black currants and creamy wood flavors blending well together. ——R.V.(10/1/2006)—— 93