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Tasting Notes Checklist For Austrian Wines
Austria…with its rolling hills, diverse climates, and rich soils produces complex and vibrant wines. Winemaking dates back to Celtic times and traditions have been passed down from one generation to the next. Indeed, wine production in Austria is often led by family-owned wineries. But, the true magic of Austrian wines lies in their indigenous grape varieties. Take, for instance, Grüner…
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Blaufränkisch Aging Potential: What To Expect
As in so many wine regions, there is a new generation that wants to do things a little differently, as the 2020 and 2021 examples from Claus Preisinger that we tasted at the Summit showed most dramatically, thanks to early-picked grapes and fashionable amphora ageing. These wines were much paler than most, having had only a few days’ contact with…
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What does a Bordeaux wine taste like?
Bordeaux wine is vast wine region in France. It has 57 appellations making it the largest appellation producer of the country. Of course, if you’ve never tasted it, you may be wondering what does a Bordeaux wine taste like. Let me help you with a few hints. But keep in mind, that will all the different appellations, regions within Bordeaux…
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Why do Bordeaux wines age well?
Bordeaux wines are known to be able to age 20 to 30 years. I strongly recommend being careful with aging over 30 years, you might have to pour your wine in the sink… I’ve seen some first-class wines go down the drain because their time had come and passed… But more to the point, why do Bordeaux wines age well?…
