With the passage of time, Austrian wines are gaining more and more recognition in newer wine countries like India. But there is still a long way to go. Despite putting earnest efforts, Austrian wines have so far had limited success in
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Willi Klinger chairing the seminar "Austrian Wine- 7 Elements of Uniqueness"
The much awaited amendments to the Austrian wine law of 2009 came into effect on 14 June 2016. Here are the changes.
Labels that stood out during the masterclasses.
Last year was the year of impetus for Austrian wines in India. With three masterclasses spread over 8 months, the Austrians treated the Indian palate to a finish that is bound to linger for a long time. I was privileged
The Bold and the Beautiful audience
In the Indian wine milieu, the year 2014 clearly belonged to the Austrians. With the last of their trilogy of wine events completing in November, the Austrians through well planned presentations showcased their wines for the Indian palate to explore them
(L-R) Christian Dworan, Shanay Hubmann, Gurjit Singh Barry and Dr. Wolfram Moritz(Trade Commissioner, Austria)
If you hold a glass of wine at the lawns of the Austrian Trade Commissioner residence in Lutyen’s Delhi, chances are that bumblebees may want to befriend you. Don’t be wary though, as they come visiting for the aromas pervading the
H.E. Bernhard Wrabetz delivering the keynote address (Dr. Wolfram Moritz, is seen second from left)
Austria is one of the countries privileged to be situated in the ideal wine making latitudinal band of 30-50 degrees. No wonder then, that the country has been known to cultivate vines since as long back as the Celtic era