A Herald to the Obscure Grapes!

Posted on 9 March 2023
Posted in alberino, argentina, Austria, Blaufrankish, Bulgaria, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castelao, croatia, france, Germany, Gruner Veltliner, Italy, Malbec, marselan, merlot, Nebbiolo, Nerello Mascalese, pinot noir, Plavic Mali, Portugal
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There are grapes in the world that are planted in a wide range of environments. This is an absolute understatement. Of this vastness is a small number of varieties that have easily traveled from their homelands and have been planted around the world. Why? Because they are proven grapes that can produce high-quality wines and are not too fussy about where they are planted.

Understanding Austrian Wine Labels

Posted on 27 October 2022
Posted in Austria, Blaufrankisch, Gruner Veltliner, pinot gris/pinot grigio, pinot noir
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The winery’s location will determine under what wine laws it may choose to participate. Wine laws are meant to strengthen the branding relationship between winery and consumer, by informing the customer what level of quality, approved varietal used, and production methods were imposed to produce a bottle of wine. Austria imposed a three-tiered quality level system: