A powerful old-vine-style Zweigelt Reserve with Amarena cherry, warm spice, cedar and polished tannins.
Houdini is K+K Kirnbauer’s expressive Zweigelt Reserve from Burgenland. The 2023 vintage is fermented in stainless steel, undergoes malolactic fermentation in barrique and then spends 24 months in 225-litre barrels made from oak sourced from the family’s own forests in Girm near Deutschkreutz.
Why this wine matters
Zweigelt is Austria’s most widely planted red grape, but Houdini pushes the variety into a more ambitious reserve style. Long barrique maturation brings structure and depth while the wine retains the fresh acidity and vivid cherry character that make Zweigelt distinctive.
In the glass
Colour
Deep garnet red.
Aroma
Ripe Amarena cherry and dense cherry compote are layered with warm spice, subtle cedar, roasted notes and a hint of chocolate.
Palate
Full-bodied and generous, yet lively and precise. Well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity hold the ripe cherry fruit in balance, with savoury oak and spice adding depth.
Body
Full
Finish
Long and structured, with lingering cherry, spice, cedar and an elegant inner tension.
