Visit to Weingut FX Pichler in the Wachau
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I love Vinaria magazine and more about Austrian sweet wine
Vinaria is an Austrian wine magazine, that I’ve never seen in the States. Of course, it’s written in German which somewhat limits its appeal here. A one-year subscription to the paper copy would cost me 49Euro, a hefty price, but at least for the time being, it is available free electronically on the iPad platform. […]
Visit to Weingut Bründlmayer: top-tier modern producer with tradition
Our visit to Weingut Bründlmayer got off to an awkward start. At least for me. We were coming from another appointment, and as these things go, we were running late. There are few things I hate more than being late to an appointment in Austria or Germany. It’s just rude and I know it, and […]
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 […]
Visit to Weingut Birgit Eichinger
In America, even dedicated fans of Austrian wine have probably not heard of Birgit Eichinger. This is a pity, because in Austria she is consistently recognized as producing top quality Grüner Veltliner and Riesling wines. Once the rest of the world catches on, these wines will be even harder to get, and right now […]
Catalog of Wines from Weingut Peter Schandl (German)
I forgot to post the complete list of wines, but I’ve included it here. This PDF file also contains descriptions of the wines as supplied by the winery (German/Deutsch). Catalog 2012
Visit to Weingut Peter Schandl
Weingut Peter Schandl is a family run business since 1741. It is currently run by Paul Schandl and his wife Elle Schandl. Our visit with Paul Schandl began with a quick stop at the tasting room. Unfortunately his wife, Elle Schandl, wasn’t feeling too well that day so we didn’t get to meet her as […]
Weinlaubenhof Kracher: 50+ dessert wines, plus a few dry wines you will never taste
Not many producers these days have older wines that are still on offer directly from the source. Their wines are either too popular, (selling out quickly each year), or the winery simply cannot afford to warehouse their inventory for years on end. Often this means that you will either end up with wine that […]
The great sweet wines of Austria
Under gloomy skies we set off from Vienna to Burgenland, one of the most important wine-growing regions in Austria. Burgenland is known for producing great red wines especially from Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt grapes, but our primary quest this day was to learn about some of the great sweet wines of the world, including those from […]
Autumn Colors of Austrian Wine Country (Goldener Herbst)
Timing is everything, and it couldn’t have been more true than during our trip to Austria and Austrian Wine Country. We managed to hit the peak of the autumn color – the time when most of the leaves have changed color, but the rain and wind of early winter hasn’t yet arrived to destroy them. […]