The Expert Series: Austria – Blaufränkisch & Zweigelt
Hosted by Ronan Sayburn MS & Stefan Neumann MS
Master Sommeliers Ronan Sayburn and Stefan Neumann resume their exploration and excavation of Austria and its panoply of wines, and they’ve finally hit the reds.
While Austria’s torchbearers may be its whites and sweets, red wines reach world-class standard in the country’s warmer climates, with Burgenland – tagged as the land of sunshine – being the foremost spot on the map.
Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt rule the roost, and our experts dedicate this instalment to the two varieties, examining the tale of the tape, the styles, where they rank on the global stage plus how, why, and when to revel in them.
Weingut Prieler, Ried Goldberg, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland 2012
Weingut Moric, Reserve, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland 2016
Uwe Schiefer, Blaufränkisch, Eisenberg, Burgenland 2014
Schloss Gobelsburg, Zweigelt Reserve, Kamptal 2010
Salzl Seewinkelhof, Zweigelt, Neusiedlersee, Burgenland 2018
Artisan Wines, Zweigelt Reserve, Neusiedlersee, Burgenland 2013