• Is Blaufränkisch Pinot Noir - two bottles of red wine side by side with a quesion mark in between
    Austria

    Is Blaufränkisch Pinot Noir?

    While Austria is renowned for its high-quality white wines made from native Grüner Veltliner and Riesling grapes, it also boasts exceptional red wines from indigenous grape varieties. They are named Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and Saint Laurent. I usually compare Saint-Laurent to Pinot Noir, but following several discussions with friends and tastings, some have compared Blaufränkisch to Pinot Noir. So, is Blaufränkisch…

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    Wagram wine

    The vineyards in this region are separated into two clearly defined zones. The first zone is located north of the Danube, adjacent to the Kamptal region. It is characterized by the expansive “Wagram,” a large terraced land that extends eastward for approximately 30 kilometers. The second zone, situated south of the Danube, encompasses the charming wine villages of the Tulln…

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    Bordeaux

    Is Bordeaux like Pinot Noir?

    Is Bordeaux like Pinot Noir? That is a question I’ve seen asked a lot and I understand what is the real question behind it. Indeed, we can’t literally compare Bordeaux with Pinot Noir seeing as the former is a region whereas the latter is a grape variety. Bordeaux wines are mostly blends (from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) and wines from…