In the illustrious landscape of German winemaking, Julian Haart stands as a luminary, embodying a tradition that spans generations while embracing innovation with open arms. Since his debut vintage in 2010, Julian has captivated enthusiasts with his unwavering dedication to crafting wines that speak eloquently of Mosel’s terroir. Hailing from a lineage steeped in viticulturalContinue reading “Julian Haart Mystifies with Riesling Magic in the Mosel”
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Austrian Wine Week, Bangkok
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”
Fun times in Waipara, New Zealand
Suppose most Riesling lovers on their way to becoming fanatics are those who have figured out the structured Alsatian from the finessed German and the fruit intense wines from Austria. Along the way they will also have tasted some Australian Riesling from the Clare and Eden Valley – you gotta love lime here – andContinue reading “Fun times in Waipara, New Zealand”
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”
Dönnhoff Riesling Hermannshöhle 2007
This is one of the best, the grandest, of all dry Riesling made in Germany. A wine touched by the light hands of Helmut Dönnhoff, and now Cornelius his son, whom I just met at Prowein in Düsseldorf. Unfortunately I waited too long to open this vintage, and the acidity wasn’t around any longerContinue reading “Dönnhoff Riesling Hermannshöhle 2007”
Trimbach Riesling Clos St Hune 1990, Alscace
One should always appreciate generous hosts who dig out old bottles of a very fine wine. The Clos St Hune is regarded as a top dry Riesling which can age and age and age, but this 23-year old must have been stagnant for some time. While not yet oxidizing, it just did not deliver theContinue reading “Trimbach Riesling Clos St Hune 1990, Alscace”
Emrich Schoenleber Riesling R 2008, Nahe
Ahh! Not only should people drink more Riesling, but wine lovers should learn to say YES to feinherb styles which has tad more residual sugar. Aged 5 years, this supersonic white wine from Emrich Schoenleber was pure and elegant, dancing lightly on your tongue with pristine aromas of peach, lemon and apples. Great with sushi.Continue reading “Emrich Schoenleber Riesling R 2008, Nahe”
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”