Understanding the vineyards and wines of Austria

It seems every wine region in the world feels the need to classify, and stratify, their vineyards. In the best wine regions of France, vineyards can be designated as premier cru or grand cru vineyards. In neighboring Germany, some very special vineyards may be labeled Erste Lage. But a great vineyard doesn’t necessarily mean a […]

Winery visits

Planned winery visits with confirmed apppointments!

Wednesday, Oct 24, 2012. Burgenland
Winery Kracher, Illmitz
www.kracher.at

Winery Peter Schandl. Rust
www.schandlwein.com

Thursday, Oct 25, 2012. Kamptal
Winery Birgit Eichinger, Strass
www.weingut-eichinger.at

Winery Bründlmayer, Langenlois
www.bruendlmayer.at

Friday, Oct 26, 2012. Wachau
Winery F.X. Pichler, Dürnstein
www.fx-pichler.at

Winery Alzinger, Dürnstein
www.alzinger.at

More info at AustrianWine.com