The Zieregg vineyard with its exposition and soil composition can bear fruit for some amazing white wines, that will last over a decade. Many blind tastings of mature bottlings confirm its place in the wine Olympus regardless of origin. While we did not yet meet Manfred Tement, it was his son, Armin, in charge of winemaking,Continue reading “Grand Cru with shell limestone”
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Weingut Rabl, Kamptal
New drinkers of Austrian wines will first come to idolize the likes of Knoll, Tement, Brundlmayer, Pichler, Hirtzberger and few more. Then they might realize that so many more can also create amazing wines, but aren’t as often seen on wine lists in export markets. Working in his own term and pace, is perhaps RudiContinue reading “Weingut Rabl, Kamptal”
Veyder Malberg Gruner Veltliner Hochrain
I have always been a fan of Austrian wines, in particular the lighter-styled Gruner Veltliners and Rieslings from the Wachau in Lower Austria. Over the years, the pricier and highly rated wines designated “Smaragd”, have become fuller, clocking in above 13.5% ABV and making it quite difficult to finish a bottle, at least for me.Continue reading “Veyder Malberg Gruner Veltliner Hochrain”
Weingut Ott Gruner Veltliner Der Ott 2010, Austria
Of late I have been drinking more of the light-weight and refreshing style of Gruvees, but thank god for this bottle from Bernhard Ott to remind me how great Gruner Veltliners can be at the dining table, especially as an alternative to Chablis or Sancerre, or any unoaked wine a matter of fact. 4 outContinue reading “Weingut Ott Gruner Veltliner Der Ott 2010, Austria”
Austria – winds of change in the Wachau
Austria, the world famous wine country with a long track record and diverse climate, has excited wine lovers in continental Europe for decades. Yet here in Asia, these wines are still hard to find and relatively unknown outside of wine circles. How come? Is it that 75% of its production is in white wine, theContinue reading “Austria – winds of change in the Wachau”