Now when the Austrians can prevent themselves from adding too much oak or going for too much extraction and ripeness, they make some lovely red wines. This is a Blaufrankisch,…
A stunning Austrian Riesling
This is a really impressive dry Riesling, made from grapes harvested in November. Must drink more Austrian wines… Franz Hirtzberger Spitzer Singerriedel Riesling Smaragd 2004 Wachau, Austria 13.5% alcohol. Full…
A serious Austrian red: Moric Blaufrankisch
I do like Austrian wines. Much of my attention is taken by Gruner Veltliner and Riesling, two varieties that Austria just does brilliantly with, but Austrian reds are also really…
Three Austrian wines from Tegernseerhof
The world is awash with interesting wine, even if you have to dig around a bit to find it. The problem this creates for me is I’m perpetually feeling a…
Good, affordable Gruner Veltliner
I’m a real fan of Grüner Veltliner, one of my favourite white grape varieties. This is a good, affordable example that I bought (yes, shock, horror, wine writer actually buys…