Austrian wine style guide
Best known for Grüner Veltliner, Austria also makes world class Riesling and some intriguing reds thanks to its collection of enviable terroirs...
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Domaine Boeckel, Sylvaner, Zotzenberg Grand Cru, Alsace 2012
Now run by the fifth winemaking generation of the Boeckel family, this wine comes from a vineyard that produces superior quality Sylvaner; in fact it is the only grand cru classified Sylvaner vineyard in Alsace...
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Australian Riesling: Five to try
Riesling is one of the world's most versatile grape varieties, able to produce wines ranging from bone dry and crisp through to super-sweet and honeyed...
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Austrian Grüner Veltliner
Decanter's Tasting team pick out some Austrian Grüner Veltliner you really should try...
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About Austrian Riesling & wines to try
Germany may get the lion's share of praise, but Austria is hot on its heels when it comes to producing world-class Riesling...
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Weinhof Waldschütz, Riesling Classic, Kamptal 2015
Green apple and lime aromas are joined by a hint of fragrant rosewater. The palate is lean and crisp, with green apple and subtle apricot flavours that sit alongside a steely, stony character...
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Mount Langi Ghiran, Billi Billi Riesling, Grampians 2015
The rugged landscape of the Great Dividing Range in the Grampians has produced a beautifully cultured wine, with a honeyed, fruit-forward nose...
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Domäne Wachau, Grüner Veltliner, Smaragd Achleiten, Wachau 2015
A steep-sloped single vineyard site surrounded by 12th century dry stone walls, Achleiten is one of the most highly regarded sites in the village of Weissenkirchen...
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Zull, Grüner Veltliner Äußere Bergen Reserve, Weinviertel 2015
Aged half in large oak barrels and half in stainless tanks, this old vine Grüner has a very mineral style...
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Katsunuma Jyozo, Aruga Branca, Brilhante, Katsunuma, Yamanashi 2013
Katsunuma Jyozo was founded in 1937. This Champagne method sparkling wine under the Aruga Branca label has a yeasty, brioche nose with a chalky, oxidative character and some light citrus notes...
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Grace Wine, Koshu Private Reserve, Katsunuma, Yamanashi 2016
Founded in 1923, Grace Wines is perhaps the best known Japanese winery, and the previous two vintages of Private Reserve have been awarded Gold and Platinum Medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Tomi No Oka Winery, Koshu, Tomi No Oka, Yamanashi 2015
Apple, pear and subtle spice aromas lead into a palate of lemon and green apple fruits that are accompanied by notes of mandarin and a fresh acidity...
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Kurambon Wine, Sol Lucet Koshu, Yamanashi 2016
Kurambon Wine was founded in 1913, originally operating as a cooperative until 1962. Yeasty, creamy citrus fruits abound on the nose, while the palate features more of a stone fruit character with yuzu and creamed rice undertones...
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Henri Delattre, Rosé, Champagne NV
This Champagne has delightful red fruit aromas, while on the palate there is a vibrant lemon sherbet mousse backed up by raspberry coulis and black pepper...
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Asda, Extra Special Marques de Portola Rosé, Cava 2014
A blend of Grenache, Pinot Noir and the indigenous Catalan variety Trepat, this juicy rosé opens with a bright cherry fruit aroma which is hard to dislike...
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Ten delicious Shiraz alternatives: Updated
Shiraz (also referred to as Syrah) is one of the world's great grapes. If you love it, here are ten other wines you may like...
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The Rude Mechanicals, Suck-It-And-See Frizzante, Barossa Valley 2016
At only 7%, this intriguing blend made in a frizzante (gently sparkling) style is something a bit different...
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Spy Valley, Easy Tiger Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2016
A barrel fermented, low alcohol Sauvignon is something a bit different, but this hides the low ABV very well and manages to retain its varietal character...
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Moncigale, Grenache Rosé, Provence 2015
This Grenache rosé from Provence is pale and soft with gentle, creamy red fruits and a dry finish...
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Cuvée Royale, Côtes de Gascogne 2015
A great wine for salads and fish. It has herby, citrus aromas that lead into flavours of melon, citrus, dried herbs and a touch of salinity...
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Pierre Fontaine, Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon 2015
This great value wine has lovely dark fruit flavours, chocolatey tannins and a velvety texture. Ripe but savoury, there are rich meaty notes lurking beneath the fruit too...
