Underdog Grape · Austria

Sankt Laurent

Pronounced ZANKT loh-RENT

If you love Pinot Noir but not its price, Sankt Laurent is the bottle to chase. It shares Pinot's blood, its silk, and its dark cherry, for a fraction of the money.

Tasting profile
Dark cherry and forest floor over fine, powdery tannin, with the same quiet lift that makes good Pinot worth the fuss.
Where it grows
Thermenregion, Austria
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The region

Thermenregion, Austria

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Sankt Laurent: common questions

How do you pronounce Sankt Laurent?
Sankt Laurent is pronounced ZANKT loh-RENT.
Where does Sankt Laurent come from?
Sankt Laurent grows in Thermenregion, Austria.
What does Sankt Laurent taste like?
Expect dark cherry, ripe plum, forest floor. Closest familiar reference: a darker, more savory Pinot Noir.
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