Austria
Austria
Peter Veyder-Malberg 2020 Wachauer Liebedich Grüner Veltliner
Austrian White
The wine draws from four terraced vineyards: Bruck, Schön, Buschenberg and Hochrain. Most are rooted in primary rock, while one vineyard has loess soil. The sites are too small to bottle separately, so they come together as a cross-section of Wachau. Made from Grüner Veltliner, the vineyards are certified organic and much of the terrace work is done by hand.
Christian Tschida 2022 Birdscape Pink Maceration
Austrian Rosé
Cherry, violet and hibiscus-tea flavours are driven by orange-peel acidity, with a caressing yet tactile texture. Blaufränkisch and Pinot Noir receive brief skin contact through a pink-maceration method, producing a dark-pink style between rosé and light red. The grapes ferment spontaneously in large oak, and the wine is bottled without sulphur, fining or filtration. It contains 12% alcohol.
Heidi Schröck & Söhne 2022 Ried Kulm Blaufränkisch
Austrian Red
Blackberry, cherry and plum preserves accompany violet, lavender, dark chocolate, sweet pepper and roasted almond. The texture is velvety and delicate within a concentrated profile. Red cherry, raspberry, mineral and light loamy-earth notes are also present. This medium-bodied Burgenland red has integrated tannins and a juicy finish, with alcohol at thirteen and a half percent.
Heidi Schröck & Söhne 2021 Furmint
Austrian White
Pale yellow-green colour with silver reflections accompanies tobacco, herbal spice, grapefruit zest, Nashi pear and dark mineral notes. White pome fruit, fresh acidity, lime and a mineral-salty finish are also present. Furmint from the Turner and Vogelsang sites grows on loamy sand with gravel, grey quartz and slate. Natural fermentation takes place in acacia; maturation lasts ten months in large acacia casks.
Weingut Weninger 2018 Saybritz Blaufränkisch
Austrian Red
Blaufränkisch grows on a steep, south-facing Saybritz vineyard at Eisenberg. The vines are fifty years old, rooted in highly calcareous clay-loess above blue-green slate. Drainage through the stone brings freshness and bright fruit, while the clay brings fine sweetness and fullness. The wine has twelve and a half percent alcohol and is vegan. Farming follows biodynamic Demeter and Respekt guidelines.
Franz Strohmeier 2019 Sonne Nº8 Sauvignon Blanc
Austrian White
Sauvignon Blanc grows at Bad Gams on a steep slope with gneiss soil. Whole clusters ferment in 500-litre barrels for two weeks, then the fruit is gently pressed and returned to barrel for a further year of maturation. The producer works eight hectares and explores natural vineyard methods, including trials with whey in place of conventional copper sulphate. The wine is classified as orange.
Veyder-Malberg 2021 Weissenkirchner Ried Weitenberg Grüner Veltliner
Austrian White
Stone fruit, white flowers and citrus appear in the aromas. The palate includes peach, apricot blossom, lemon peel, lemongrass and a touch of pepper, with further yellow-fruit character. Fine fruit acidity and balance accompany a long finish. This is a single-site Grüner Veltliner from the Weissenkirchner Ried Weitenberg in Wachau, bottled at 13.5% alcohol.
Christian Tschida 2011 Hommage
Austrian Red
Cabernet Franc and Syrah make up this dry red wine from Burgenland. It is unfiltered and carries 12.5 percent alcohol. The wine matured for six years in small barrels and was created as a tribute to Austrian painter Alfred Hrdlička. Its producer is based in Illmitz beside Lake Neusiedl and represents the fourth generation of a winemaking family.
Gut Oggau 2015 Josephine
Austrian Red
Wild berries, earth and peppery spice sit alongside blackberry and cassis, while a further spice note is also present. Roesler and Blaufrankisch each account for half of the blend. Vinification takes place in barrel, followed by eight months of oak ageing. Based in Burgenland, the small-production estate farms biodynamically and was founded early in the twenty-first century.
Nikolaihof 2021 Zwickl Grüner Veltliner
Austrian White
Silver-golden colour is slightly cloudy yet bright. Asparagus, mineral detail, ginger and lime appear in the glass. The Grüner Veltliner is medium-bodied, with medium tannins, acidity and a creamy texture. Lime and mineral notes are joined by a long finish with green apple. This white wine is Biodynamic and comes from the Wachau in Austria.
Michael Gindl 2017 Buteo 12 Grüner Veltliner
Austrian White
Frosted grape pulp, underripe fuzzy peach and white spice accompany a long, wild finish. The Grüner Veltliner comes from biodynamically farmed vines in Hohenruppersdorf, within the Weinviertel. Grapes receive ten hours of skin contact before a slow eight-hour press. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in wood, and the wine then spends six months resting on its lees.
Rennersistas 2022 Pin-Oh! Noir
Austrian Red
A light berry colour accompanies ripe, juicy fruit. The Pinot Noir is silky and light, with hibiscus tea, violet, fresh raspberry, tea tannins and light sweet spice. Fruit comes from biodynamically farmed vines in Burgenland, and the wine carries certified organic status. The dry red contains twelve percent alcohol and is sealed under natural cork.
Schloss Gobelsburg 2022 Ried Gaisberg 1ÖTW Riesling Kamptal DAC
Austrian White
Deep spice sits with delicate exotic fruit and passionfruit. The wine is juicy and textured, with clear fruit, earthy spice and mineral length. Riesling terraces occupy slaty paragneiss, amphibolite and mica, and some belong to the estate's oldest vineyards. The dry white carries 13.5 percent alcohol. Its single-vineyard site extends across Kammern, Zöbing and Strass on the eastern edge of the Gföhler gneiss plate.
Alzinger 2024 Ried Mühlpoint Grüner Veltliner Federspiel
Austrian White
Pale chartreuse-yellow with silver reflections accompanies meadow herbs, yellow apple, mango, blossom honey and candied orange zest. The palate is juicy, with ripe mango and a salty finish. Vines grow on gneiss near the upper part of the site, while deeper clay layers appear lower down. The wine comes from the Mühlpoint vineyard in Austria's Wachau.
Veyder-Malberg 2016 Alter.Native Grüner Veltliner
Austrian White
Handpicked fruit comes from terraced parcels at Buschenberg, Hochrain and Weitenberg, where mica schist, gneiss and loess are present. The grapes are completely destemmed, with five percent stems returned for four weeks of skin contact. Spontaneous fermentation is followed by fifteen months in used 300-litre wood. Bottling uses minimal sulphur and coarse filtration, and the dry white carries twelve and one-half percent alcohol.
Peter Veyder-Malberg 2021 Wösendorfer Ried Hochrain Grüner Veltliner
Austrian White
Yellow orchard fruit, ginger, white pepper and almond skin accompany mineral notes. The Grüner Veltliner is full-bodied and concentrated, with acidity, dry character and length. Hochrain lies on deep loess. Maturation lasts six months in old 1,500-litre barrels. The wine comes from Wachau, Austria, carries twelve and a half percent alcohol and is made entirely from Grüner Veltliner.
Tegernseerhof 2015 Ried Kaiserberg Riesling Beerenauslese
Austrian Dessert
Golden in colour, with stone-fruit aromas and mineral hints. Residual sugar is 136.9 g/L and acidity is 7.6 g/L, with tension and balance on the palate. Made entirely from hand-picked Riesling, the wine was fermented spontaneously. This still, sweet expression carries 10.5% alcohol and comes from the Kaiserberg site in Dürnstein, within Austria's Wachau region.
Nikolaihof 2002 Riesling Vinothek
Austrian White
Flint, baked apple and fresh apple open with mint, lanolin and a distinctly herbal lift. The palate is taut, fresh and poised, showing remarkable liveliness within a deep, contemplative profile. A slender line of acidity keeps the texture vivid, while firm, lightly astringent structure adds definition. The finish is long, spicy and crystalline, carrying herbs, apple and mineral detail with refined persistence.
Fernet Hunter BC
Austrian Liqueur
Wild blueberry lends a dark, gently fruity note to an otherwise firmly herbal profile. Arnica and orris root bring earthy bitterness, while lavender gives the aroma a lifted floral edge. The palate is layered and aromatic rather than sweet, with the berry character rounding the bitter botanicals without obscuring them. A long, cooling, floral finish follows. Serve over ice, lengthen with soda, or use sparingly to deepen a spirit-forward cocktail.
Koppitsch 2020 Perspektive Rot
Austrian Red
Koppitsch 2018 Perspektive Weiss
Austrian White
Moric 2018 Hausmarke Supernatural
Austrian White
Ripe pear, papaya and citrus lead, with elderflower, marzipan, fennel and chalk adding aromatic detail. The palate is concentrated yet crisp, marrying a gently creamy texture with bright acidity and a savoury mineral finish. It works well with shellfish, roast poultry, fried foods or soft goat cheese.
Malat 2020 Gewürztraminer Raw
Austrian White
Cloudy amber in the glass, with lime, mango, grapefruit and pineapple joined by rose oil, blossom and clove. The palate is dry and tactile, balancing fine tannins and citrus-pith bite with lively freshness and a savoury tea-like note. Serve lightly chilled with aromatic curries, roast pork, grilled vegetables or washed-rind cheese.
Andreas Tscheppe 2018 Blaue Libelle Sauvignon Blanc
Austrian White
Grapefruit and ripe peach lead, with ginger, almond and a smoky, stony mineral note adding depth. The palate is dry, textured and focused, shaped by extended lees ageing and a measured touch of oak. Fresh yet layered through the persistent finish, it suits grilled fish, roast vegetables, soft cheeses or herb-led dishes.
Hiedler 2024 Langenloiser Riesling DAC
Austrian White
Yellow peach and ripe citrus lead, with hints of mango and delicate florals adding lift. The palate is juicy and precise, driven by vibrant acidity, clear stone fruit and a subtle saline edge. Taut yet approachable, it finishes with citrus peel and mineral spice, making an elegant match for fish, aromatic dishes, white meats or refined vegetable plates.
Meinklang NV Prosa Rosé Pét-Nat
Austrian Sparkling
Strawberry and cranberry lead with rose petals, white fruit and a cool mineral note. The palate is light, dry and refreshing, with fine natural bubbles carrying juicy red berry fruit. Lively acidity keeps the creamy texture bright, while a subtle smoky-flinty edge gives the finish clean, savoury definition.
Stiegl Goldbräu Austrian-Style Märzen 500 mL
Austrian Beer
Golden-blonde in colour, with an impressive foam head and a full-bodied, finely malted taste. The official page describes the flavour as fresh and well-rounded, and records five per cent alcohol. Water, barley malt and hops are the listed ingredients. The published account also records the beer's colour, foam, full body, malted taste, fresh flavour, rounded flavour and stated strength.
Stiegl Grapefruit Radler 500 mL
Austrian Beer
Real citrus juice brings a fresh note and natural cloudiness to this fruit radler. The brewery records a blend with full-bodied lager and describes the release as low in alcohol. An exact published 500 mL profile also notes mild tartness and a dry, fruity finish, with two-point-five per cent alcohol stated for this naturally cloudy beer.
Markus Altenburger 2019 Neuburger betont.
Austrian White
Delicately cloudy orange-gold in the glass, with candied tangerine zest, fresh white tropical fruit and a touch of acacia honey. The palate is fine and mineral, balancing vivid acidity with a gently saline line and a long, composed finish. An expressive, textural white for roast squash, pork or firm cheeses.