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Austria Wine Region Articles


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Tasting Challenge: Austrian Zweigelt

What happens when red grapes are grown in the higher altitudes and cooler climates of Austria? This week we taste Austrian Zweigelt.

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Tasting Challenge: Austrian Orange Wine

Orange wines are among the oldest styles of wine, yet aren’t often seen on the table. Dive in to learn about an ancient and delicious oddity.

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Tasting Challenge: Austrian Grüner Veltliner

Learn about Grüner Veltliner – a wine steeped in the winemaking traditions of Austria. Acidic and flinty, capturing Austria in the glass.

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Ice Wine, You’re So Fine (A Detailed Guide)

Welcome to the wonderful world of ice wine, one of the sweetest mistakes nature has ever made. Here’s why ice wine (aka eiswein) is one of the great wine treasures of the world.

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Drink Your Way Through Austrian Wine

Austrian wines lean towards tart, herbaceous flavors in a style more akin to France. Find out what’s hot and what wines are worth drinking from this tiny, high quality region.

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In-Depth Guide to the Wachau Wine Region

This guide explores the nuances of Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from the stunning UNESCO heritage Wachau Valley.

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3 Urban Vineyards Show That Anything is Possible

Vineyards are not something we associate with cities. Check out these 3 urban vineyards that show how local wines can be a lot more local than you think.

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Get to Know Austrian Wine (with Map)

Get to know Austrian wine by seeing the county’s layout and learning about its 3 top grape varieties: Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch.

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