On the ninth day of Austrian wine, we received a few bottles of Neuburger  – a white grape  from Austria which originated as a crossing between Sylvaner and Roter Veltliner. This variety has only been present in Austrian since the mid 19th-century, but it has come to be known as an Austrian specialty. Legend has [...]

On the seventh day of Austrian wine, we received liquid gold! More literally, we received Ruster Ausbruch- a noble sweet wine from the town of Rust, Burgenland that is unlike any other in the world. Austria’s Burgenland region has been long known for its sweet wines that showcase an intoxicating balance of sugar and acid. [...]

On the sixth day of Austrian wine, we receive Gumpoldskirchen Königswein (and thank goodness, because it is incredibly fun to say!) Produced in the town of Gumpolskirchen in Thermenregion, Gumpoldskirchen Königswein is a traditional cuvee of white grapes grown within the city limits including the rare Rotgipfler and Zierfandler. Literally translated to mean “the King’s [...]

Blaufränkisch is a red grape widely grown throughout Central Europe, though it is largely called a different name in Germany (Lemberger), Hungary and others. In Austria, Blaufränkisch is most prevalent in Mitterlburgenland, sometimes referred to as “Blaufränkischland,” though plantings of the grape can be found throughout the country. Currently, Blaufränkisch is classified in three DAC [...]