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Wine Retreats In The Alps
Some friends ask why Americans ski in Europe, and a large reason is the “après culture”. I mean, who doesn’t love a nice glass of wine after a day of skiing? I know I do, and if you’re here I guess you do too! Imagine combining the crisp, fresh air of the Alps with the refined taste of a locally-produced…
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Unique characteristics of Grüner Veltliner wine from Wachau
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, the main grape varieties in Austria that come to mind are Grüner Veltliner and Riesling for the whites and Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Saint-Laurent for the reds. Indeed, Austria is best known for its wines made from indigenous grape varieties, Grüner Veltliner being the most widely planted. Even though Grüner Veltliner can…
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Is Riesling German or Austrian?
Riesling is a white grape with high acidity and susceptible to Botrytis (noble rot). It is very aromatic and the fruit characteristics vary according to ripeness : green fruit and citrus aromas to stone fruit, tropical fruit and dried fruits. It can be harvested and vinified in many ways. Sweet Rieslings can be achieved by interrupting the fermentation or by…
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Grauburgunder vs Weissburgunder
Grauburgunder translates as Pinot Gris and Weissburgunder as Pinot Blanc. These are two different grape varieties. As we will see, they have different flavor profiles and it’s best to know how each one tastes in order to choose your wines accordingly to your taste. These flavor profiles impacts food pairing of course. Last, understanding these differences will provide insight into…
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Hi and welcome to Diane Wine Voyage
Hey, I’m Diane. My journey into wine began with my family living all over the globe, and I understand how tricky it can be to find the perfect bottles. I’m here to share my tips and stories to help you explore unique, off-the-beaten-path wine regions.
