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Friday, September 22nd, 2006
Austrian wines performed brilliantly at a blind tasting of 50 of the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc. Not only with the younger vintages, but among the mature wines, the winners were Austrian. Austria, and in particular Styria, was able to secure its image as producer of elite world class Sauvignon Blanc. Read the full results here.
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Monday, September 18th, 2006
Some say barrique-aged Sauvignon Blanc is just wrong. I say, have you ever tried Sabathi's Merveilleux? This is one Austrian white wine which turns any preconceived notions about wooded Sauvignon upside down. One sip of this Styrian wine will send your taste buds on an exotic trip. I've even included some
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Thursday, September 14th, 2006
This is the Sauvignon Blanc folks are buzzing about, and we're down to our last few cases! Grab up as many bottles as you can (and at just $14.99, it won't hurt too much). If you're looking for a light, fruity and fresh Sauvignon Blanc white wine, the Sabathi Classic Sauvignon Blanc 2003 is your perfect bottle.
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Monday, September 11th, 2006
We are very proud to share the news that winemaker Heinz Velich has received "Parker Points". That is, some of his wines have been reviewed by Rober Parker's Wine Advocate. In fact, the esteemed David Schildknecht, who is Robert Parker's Austrian expert, tasted Velich's wines and gave these glowing reports...
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Friday, September 8th, 2006
Why is Austrian Gruner Veltliner such a beloved white wine? Could it be its bright and juicy flavors that make you feel as if you've just sampled a perfectly ripe peach? Some say that 'entry level' Gruner Veltliner is the best white wine in the world under 15 dollars. That's a bold statement. However there is truth to it..
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Friday, September 1st, 2006
Named for the traditional working jacket worn in the Wachau region of Austria, the Kalmuck Gruner Veltliner is a great, light, crisp white wine that is not only easy drinking, but is also easy on the wallet. As Wine Enthusiast magazine raved: "“If you’re seeking an affordable version of Austria’s hallmark grape, Gruner Veltliner, look no further than the new Kalmuck brand.”
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Friday, September 1st, 2006
The vintner association Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus of the Wachau wine region in Austria aims to produce the purest wines in the world. With their codex released in May of 2006, the Vinea Wachau says another decided farewell to modern winemaking techniques.
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