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Felsner 'Moosburgerin' Gruner Veltliner 2009

posted May 29, 2010 in Tim\'s Wine Blog

I'm kind of losing patience with this variety. It tastes like pears, like a non-fizzy version of Prosecco. I'm not sure why it's so fashionable. Perhaps it can be viewed as neutral - it does resemble a well-made Pinot Grigio (not a bad thing).I h (read full article)

AUSTRIA – DISTINCT WINES FROM CENTRAL EUROPE.

posted May 01, 2010 in Winesworld\'s Blog

Austrian wine history harks back to 500 B.C when Celtic tribes planted vineyards. Later on, Romans occupied the Pannonian Plains and expanded viticulture. Austria has been growing grapes and making wine ever since. White wines represent approximatel (read full article)

Domaine Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner 2008

posted November 19, 2009 in Tim\'s Wine Blog

I've been trying Gruner Veltliner whenever possible these days, as it's becoming more popular (at least in Waitrose), and I need to make up for years of neglect.This one was actually recommended by Jane MacQuitty of The Times. OK, it was in the 'bes (read full article)

Domane Grachau "Terraces" Gruner Veltiner 2008

posted September 03, 2009 in Tim\'s Wine Blog

As mentioned in the previous post, Waitrose is currently running a "World of Wine Showcase". This Austrian Gruner grabbed my attention thanks to the Decanter World Wine Awards Trophy sticker on the neck of the bottle.I don't know exactly what the tr (read full article)

Warwick Estate "The First Lady" 2007

posted September 02, 2009 in Tim\'s Wine Blog

I picked this up today in from my local Waitrose. It's part of a "World of Wine Showcase", designed to expose customers to interesting wines from all over the world. There were several other wines I was tempted to try - the only thing stopping me w (read full article)

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Grüner Veltliner 2007

posted July 11, 2009 in Tim\'s Wine Blog

According to the wine press, this Austrian grape is taking the world by storm. It's hip, it's cool, and everybody who's somebody is either drinking it or serving it in their restaurant.I tried this effort by Sainsbury's last year, and to be honest i (read full article)

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