Muri-Gries, Lagrein 2024 Wechsler 100% rye grain straight rye

100% rye grain straight rye whiskey

Sultry flavours of grapefruit and hazelnuts on the palate

Bolder nose compared with the 2008

Quite chunky and stony and very St-Estèphe

Masses of fruit and charm but a dry wine that went superbly with a lobster Louie at Manhattan very kindly supplied by wine writer Ray Isle

Muri-Gries, Lagrein 2024 Wechsler 100% rye grain straight ryeThis 100% Lagrein is part of the classic line of the Muri Gries winery. Lagrein is an indigenous South Tyrolean grape variety, thought to be related to Syrah. In the glass, it impresses with its deep, purple red colour, showing its concentration and expressiveness. On the nose, it unfolds a multi faceted bouquet of dark forest berries, ripe plums and sour cherries, accompanied by floral notes such as violets. Spicy notes of cloves, black pepper,