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Austria’s red grape varieties – what makes them special?
While Austria is well known for its white wines, in particular its Grüner Veltliners and premium dessert wines, not many people realize that one third of the vineyard area is planted to black grapes. Fourteen black grapes varieties are approved for quality red wine production. Amongst them are indigenous varieties such as Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and…
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Building a Cellar
You don’t need a dedicated room in your basement to start a wine cellar. Heck, you don’t even need a basement. A little used room or closet can fit the bill, as long as you follow some basic rules. But if you do want a top-grade cellar, we’ve also got you covered. In any case,…
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How to gift the perfect bottle of wine
A bottle of good wine often makes the perfect present for a holiday host. But gifting wine can sometimes be a bit intimidating. For Masters, the most important thing about buying wine for someone else is to find out what wine styles they like.
Austria’s red grape varieties – what makes them special?
While Austria is well known for its white wines, in particular its Grüner Veltliners and premium dessert wines, not many people realize that one third of the vineyard area is planted to black grapes. Fourteen black grapes varieties are approved for quality red wine production. Amongst them are indigenous varieties such as Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent, as well as international grapes with the vast majority of the vines in Burgenland.