The Blaufränkisch summit: getting to grips with this fabulous variety in the Austrian alps
Blaufränkisch Summit, Lech Am Arlberg, December 2022 It’s an exciting time for Blaufränkisch. Back in May 2022 I attended a
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Holass, exciting wines from the border of Austria and Hungary
Website: https://holass.com/ Imre Halász and Ellie Bauwens are the couple behind Holass. It’s a virtual winery, in the sense that
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Exploring Blaufränkisch at the Blue Frank Think Tank (1) the presentations
Sevnica, Slovenia was the setting for this conference on Blaufrankisch, an interesting grape variety that looks to have a promising
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Highlight: Birgit Eichinger Ried Heiligenstein Erste Lage (1ÖTW) Riesling 2019
Birgit Eichinger Ried Zöbinger Heiligenstein Erste Lage (1ÖTW) Riesling 2019 Kamptal, Austria13% alcohol. Intensely limey nose with some sweet citrus
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The wines of Heinrich, one of Austria’s most singular producers
Jamie Goode and Treve Ring report on this important Burgenland producer Gernot and Heike Heinrich are custodians of one of
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VieVinum 2022: a Victorious Return to Vienna
After 4 long years, Vie Vinum, Austria’s national wine show, make a victorious return. Spread throughout Vienna’s magisterial Hofburg Palace,
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Highlights: Hajszan Neumann Nussberg Grüner Veltliner 2020, Austria
Weingut Hajszan Neumann is located at the foot of the Nussberg and the district of Grinzing, with 20 hectares of
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Highlights: two from RAW Wine – Gut Oggau and La Pièce
Raw Wine is known for its natural wine fairs, which started off in London back in 2012 but have since
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Grüner Veltliner study, and a remarkable story about the discovery of its parentage
Grüner Veltliner is Austria’s most important grape variety, and it’s one that is growing in popularity elsewhere. With almost 14
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Zweigelt study: is Austria’s ‘Merlot’ capable of greatness?
Although Blaufrankisch is widely seen as Austria’s top red grape, it’s not the most widely planted. That title goes to
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