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Understanding Blaufränkisch Labels From Burgenland
Today’s your turn to pick out the wine. And here comes the stress… How will you ever choose? Okey you already know you’re going for a Blaufränkisch wine from Burgenland but now, which wine to choose? Indeed, Blaufränkisch is very terroir driven so depending on where it comes from in Burgenland and which producer it comes from, it can different…
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Grenache Noir Grape In Provence
As I sit down with a bottle of grenache noir from Provence, I thought I’d write a few words on this famous grape variety. It is very famous in the wine world, but how well or how much do you actually know about Grenache? Where does it come from? What is its flavor profile? How does it taste? More precisely,…
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Blaufränkisch Winemaking Traditions In Burgenland
You know I love Blaufränkisch and even more Blaufränkisch from Burgenland. If you haven’t tasted it already, I really urge you to do so and hopefully you’ll fall in love with it, just like I did. If not…try again! Anyway, let’s learn why, how, what makes Blaufränkisch so good. What are the secrets winemakers use to make our favourite wine?…
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Exploring The Côtes De Provence: A Guide To The Region
Hey there, wine enthusiasts! Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet and let’s talk about my home wine for a bit : Provence! What comes to mind when you think about Provence? I see these rolling hills, palm trees, olive groves, never-ending lavender fields, and, of course, vineyards. If you’re into art, you’ll recognise the famous landscapes of Van…
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Where To Sleep In Rust?
Rust is a really cute town with a lot of wineries to visit! And it’s also near the Neusiedlersee lake so you can also enjoy an hot afternoon by the water! I would recommend staying a few days (it’s rather small so 2-3 days should do it) but still, you should definitely pause in Rust. So this post is a…
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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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Annual Calendar Of Austrian Wine Festivals
My first idea was to write a post and list in an exhaustive way ALL the wine festivals in Austria in chronological order. I wanted to provide you with an exhaustive annual calendar of Austrian wine festivals. What a goal! Then i did my research. And this became an impossible task… Why? Well first because there are so many and…
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Sustainable And Organic Blaufränkisch Producers In Burgenland
Throughout history, farmers have used whatever technology was available to them to get the most out of their land. For centuries, progress was slow, with only gradual discoveries in irrigation, fertilization, and crop rotation. But the invention of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the 19th and 20th centuries, respectively, revolutionized agriculture. These chemicals, along with mechanized farming equipment, allowed farmers…
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Blaufränkisch: The Impact Of Climate On Flavor Profiles In Burgenland
As we’ve seen in the post on the impact of soil on the flavors of the wine, the climate plays a pivotal role too! Climate is part of what French people call the terroir. And let’s take Burgenland as an example (you know I love Blaufränkisch!). Burgenland has warm summers and mild winters, which makes it the ideal region for…
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Unique Characteristics Of Blaufränkisch From Burgenland
Blaufränkisch from Burgenland is a distinctive and unique varietal that has captivated wine enthusiasts around the world… well at least it has me captivated! If you’re completely new to Blaufränkisch, I suggest you check out my beginner’s guide. Otherwise, let me tell you all I know about Blaufränkisch so when you leave this post, you’ll be an expert too! It…
