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2007 Loimer Riesling Langenlois Terrassen

Published on July 22, 2010 By FoodandWineChickie

I first had the pleasure of sampling this outstanding wine at an Austrian wine event I attended in New York.  Although I’d tasted over 30 wines that day, this Riesling, from the Kamptal region of Austria, stood out from the pack and I was thrilled to find it readily available at several stores in my [...]

Sektkellerei Szigeti Cuvee Prestige Brut NV

Published on April 30, 2010 By FoodandWineChickie

Really enjoyed this bubbly from Burgenland, Austria at a recent tasting. The wine is cremant-like with tons of tiny bubbles and a floral nose with great acidity. Golden in color, this wine is a great option when looking for an affordable sparkling wine. Around $27.

New York Austrian Wine Tasting at a Discount

Published on March 25, 2010 By FoodandWineChickie

UPDATE: Use Special Code: AUSTRIANNYC for an increased discount of $10 off the cost of the event! I’d like to let you know about an upcoming Austrian wine tasting on May 5th in New York City.  This is going to be the biggest Austrian wine event to ever hit the states and will feature over [...]

2008 Hirsch Gruner Veltliner Heiligenstein

Published on January 26, 2010 By FoodandWineChickie

Sampled this wine as part of a tasting menu at Bouley last weekend.  For those of you who enjoy fresh and crisp Gruner Veltliner, this is a good rendition.  This Weingut Hirsch wine has a citrus, apple, herbal aroma that had me sniffing for several minutes before taking a first sip.  This wine offers a [...]