BLAU: a special exploration into the world of Blaufränkisch
This was an interesting tasting, with some of the most interesting Blaufränkisch producers, all of who are imported into the
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Blaufrankisch
Highlights: Red Tail Ridge ‘Frost Smoke’ Blau Franc Blend 2021 Finger Lakes
I’m in Syracuse at a wine conference (Bev NY 2023) and I had a free night, so I went into
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The wines of Roland Velich, Moric, the master of Blaufränkisch
Roland Velich is arguably the master of the great Blaufränkisch variety, and his wines are incredibly terroir expressive. I caught
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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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Highlights: two from Karl Haidle, Würrtemberg, Germany
Karl Haidle was founded in 1949 by the famous gymnast of the same name. It’s now in the hands of
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Heinrich: how a Burgenland winegrower became successful, then changed style
Gernot and Heike Heinrich were custodians of one of Austria’s most critically acclaimed wineries. With 100 hectares in Burgenland, they
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