New wave Hungarian Syrah – Heimann Válogatás 2017

A small batch Syrah from one of Szekszárd’s top producers, Heimann. The new generation – jr. Zoltán Heimann – is making more and more impact on the winery style and I’m sure this wine reflects his ideas.

A Szekszárd red that is not heavy or oaky at all. Some whole bunch inclusion? Red fruited, has freshness. It aims purity and drinkability, and I find it pretty nice, but a tad light. Well balanced, rather cheerful than serious, though it has enough tannin in the finish. I would happily drink this, but it’s expensive for what it is.

Rating: good to very good, 86 points. 
Price: 6000 HUF (around 18€).
Stockist: probably some bottles are still available at the cellar door.
Tasted: May, 2020.
Source: gift from a friend.
Drinking window: now-2022.