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Tasting Notes Checklist For Austrian Wines
Austria…with its rolling hills, diverse climates, and rich soils produces complex and vibrant wines. Winemaking dates back to Celtic times and traditions have been passed down from one generation to the next. Indeed, wine production in Austria is often led by family-owned wineries. But, the true magic of Austrian wines lies in their indigenous grape varieties. Take, for instance, Grüner…
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Blaufränkisch Aging Potential: What To Expect
As in so many wine regions, there is a new generation that wants to do things a little differently, as the 2020 and 2021 examples from Claus Preisinger that we tasted at the Summit showed most dramatically, thanks to early-picked grapes and fashionable amphora ageing. These wines were much paler than most, having had only a few days’ contact with…