Jul 19, 2021

In this show I speak with Roman Horvath, a Master of Wine, is the Winery Director of Domaine Wachau, which is among the leading wine producers in Austria. The Domaine  is actually a cooperative, meaning it is run by and owned by individual growers, with Roman bringing them all together under his leadership. But whereas...

Jun 22, 2020

Carnuntum is a small wine region in Austria with only 2% of the wine growing area, but it packs a punch in quality. A short drive from Vienna, Carnuntum is an old Roman hub, with a rich history and its wine is only just making an impact on the international wine scene. Christina Netzl, from Weingut Netzl joins – a...

Aug 4, 2018

Austria Overview:

• Same latitude as Burgundy – more continental, less Atlantic influence in climate
• Soils: Range of soils
• Lots of different grapes
  • Whites: Grüner, Riesling
  • Top reds: Blauer zweigelt with St. Laurent, Blaufränkisch, Pinot Noir
• Great value for $ -- not a lot of mass brands=

Austria reds -- growing...