World Wine 2002 Takler Bikaver Reserve

Szekszard, Hungary Takler Bikaver Reserve is not what you might expect of Bikaver. The days of "Bull s Blood" are history for this region of Hungarian winemaking in general, but certainly if you re dealing with renowned winemaker Ferenc Takler. Takler Cellars is a boutique estate located in a beautiful and quaint Hungarian village environment. The winery is known for its perfectionist mentality. The ever-energetic and enthusiastic Ferenc Takler produces full bodied, velvety red wines with sons Ferenc Jr. and Andras. The family now owns thirty-five hectares of land in nine different areas of Szekszard, providing a diversity of soil and climate conditions. This Bikaver red blend is 39% Kékfrankos, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Kadarka and 5% Cabernet Franc. Takler Bikaver Reserve is ruby red in color with hints of berries and bing cherries giving way to rich, ripe red fruit, tobacco and a touch of pepper. It is medium-full in body with moderate acidity and lean tannins. Oak is carefully ba