The 2005 Lagrein Riserva Castel Ringberg is a very beautiful mid-weight red laced with dark raspberries, wild cherries, herbs, licorice and tobacco. Silky tannins frame a long, elegant finish, where flowers and berries reappear, adding an almost Pinot-like sense of weightlessness to the wine. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2015.
Importer: Chambers & Chambers, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 642-5500