1997 Sekt Varietal/Style: Sparkling Wine Origin: Austria Vintage: 1997 Winemaker: Willi Bründlmayer Rating: 13.5/20 Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: This lovely Austrian sparkler offers aromas of yeast and crisp apples. Great acidity classes it among the most refreshing sparklers, yet the wine maintains great balance with a creamy mouthfeel and medium body. In fine Austrian tradition, it finishes with a flourish of sweetness. (Date tasted 11/5/00)

Profile: A family-run operation located conveniently close to Austria's cosmopolitan capital, Vienna, the winery is a founding member of Austria's new association of prime estates, "Traditionsweingüter Österreich." Through its work to create and promote premium-quality wines, Bründlmayer has made a significant contribution to raising awareness of Austrian wines on an international scale.

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575 Underhill Blvd., Ste. 216
City: Syosset, NY 11791
Phone: 516-677-9300
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