The Wines of Austria

Austria is one of the most misunderstood wine countries in Europe. The best of Austria's wines come from the Wachau and Kremstal. This rocky land rises above the Danube. Specialities here include dry Rieslings and full-bodied Grüner Veltliners.

Loimer, Langenlois

Fred Loimer achieves full ripeness in the vineyard by leaving his grapes on the vine as long as he dare, sometimes in to November. He then ferments to dryness that gives a lovely depth on the palate supported by a steely thrust of acidity. Remarkably good wines and a top man! Gruner Veltliner is Austria's very own grape and produces exceptional wines in the right hands; weighty and fresh but not quite as delicate or aromatic as the Riesling.