We are super excited to be offering an array of Austrian varietals around some of Bangkok’s finest dining establishments from 1-5th October. Franz, founder of Tastes of Austria and myself were both working in New York City around the millennium, but our paths crossed a few years later during a trade visit to Tokio.Continue reading “Austrian Wine Week, Bangkok”
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The emerald wine from the Wachau
White wines resonating an unmatched pedigree come from either Chablis, the Cote d’Or, German Grosse/Erste Gewachs, or the Wachau, and neighboring regions in Austria. The Smaragd wine “is the name for the best, most treasured wines from the Vinea Wachau members. The alcohol content of these wines begin at 12.5% by volume. This, along withContinue reading “The emerald wine from the Wachau”
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”