Products tagged with Austria

Georg Schmeltzer is a 4th generation winemaker in Gols, a commune near the Hungarian border in Neusiedlersee. His experience, combined with a natural wine philosophy, makes for tasty and fun wines; and yet there’s a structure and purity that hints at the

Lively and fresh, with excellent minerality and texture from skin contact. Heidi is a benchmark producer in the region, working to bring back old varietals such as Furmint and is also campaigning to bring back Ausbruch, a Tokaji-esque dessert wine of the

This is a lovely expression of Cab Franc, with characteristic berry and pepper notes, but with a lighter, livelier body thanks to a shorter skin maceration. Think Cru Beaujolais. Engel Auf Erden translates to “Angel On Earth”, presumably a reference to ho

This wine is really showcasing everything a Grüner Veltliner can (& ought to) be! Rich, golden fruit with an undeniable heft. Freshness of fruit, but with restraint and great earthiness alongside it. White pepper, ashy golden flower and wet stone mineral

We find that the reds are consistently the stars with Tschida, and this vintage is no exception. Incredible concentration of fruit without being heavy, and brimming with wild herbs that evolve into dark earth over time. The tannins are in balance. Natural

Jurtschitsch is one of the important wineries in Kamptal. Over the years, they’ve converted to organic, and then biodynamic practices, and are now experimenting with skin contact. Aromatic, with green herbs and texture, thanks to an extended skin contact

The mysterious Brutal cabal strikes again!!! Christian’s label used to only be available in mags, but he’s since relented, giving us the benefit of not necessarily saving this one for a natty wine jamboree (but that would certainly still be an appropriate

A one of a kind wine, from old, mountain vineyards in southern Austria. Franz has developed a cult following for these wines. Made essentially using méthode champenoise, with his unique, indigenous specialty grape. Wild & tart, silky & floral with delicat

Volker Donabaum has been around wine since childbirth, growing up on the Donabaum family estate in the Wachau. Now his personal project, based in Burgenland, is producing classically profiled Grüner. Green herbs are complimented by bright acid and subtle

This wine could not possibly be more smile inducing. Fresh berry juiciness with a hint of savoriness, acidic zip and a frizzante-fizziness that is irresistible. Think of it as adult soda in the best way possible.

This is an easy wine to love. A lighter, more floral style of Zweigelt with a beautiful, silky texture. Delicate purple fruit, with just enough earthiness to make it wonderfully utilitarian. Perfect to bring to a party (it IS a liter after all) or enjoy w

A very crushable red that reminds me a little bit of Lambrusco. Irresistibly juicy, yet with a firm earthy backbone. Meinklang can seemingly do no wrong. Try this magic trick: chill the bottle down for 20 minutes, pop it open, and watch the wine disappear