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Three famous Japanese chefs are now studying Austrian cooking with Toni Mörwald at Kloster Und, at Esterhazy´s Restaurant Henrici and at the Kurkonditorei Oberlaa. Also, two leading Japanese wine experts will be studying Austrian wine culture in the wine regions for one year. Indeed, the Austrian Wine Marketing Board is strengthening Austria´s quality image even more in what is still the most…

Austria's wine country is indeed beautiful – but it is even more beautiful when experienced personally. No one knows this better than the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB), which is why the organisation invites the most important international wine specialists to Austria for the incomparable bi-annual Wine Summit. Through a range of wine tours, Austria's wine country is explored through its…

At two sold-out events in Los Angeles in New York, Austria celebrates the success of 150 Austrian wine makers and top chefs in the US.

German Publishers MEININGER present AWMB with the “Award for Outstanding Achievement”, the Special Jury Award.

Spring is here! And with the first warm rays of sunshine, not only are those Spring emotions starting to grow - but also the first asparagus tops are beginning to pop up. Every year at this time - and just for a short time - the unique taste of “the king of vegetables” becomes THE culinary highlight for connoisseurs and gourmets. Also every year, and just as unique, is the selection of wines – the…

The 2010 vintage was defined by unusually difficult weather conditions, with low grape yields the result. Nevertheless, crisp white wines and fine, lean red wines are expected.

Jancis Robinson MW, undoubtedly one of the world's leading and most influencial wine authorities, also has a liking for Austrian red wines. In her recent weekly wine column in the FT (Financial Times from Saturday 12 March 2011)...

ISETAN Shinjuku ist Veranstalter der "Vins et Voyages" und stellt im Rahme dieser Messe Weine aus 20 verschiedenen Ländern vor, darunter 14 Weingüter aus Österreich.

British sommelier and wine journalist Robert Giorgione, together with several of his professional wine colleagues from Great Britain, tasted and judged 75 Rieslings from around the world. The winner: Austria! And 3rd place: Austria, again! With these outstanding results, Austria's Rieslings yet again live up to their world-class status.

Cave de Terre, einer der representativsten Wine Shops in Kansai eröffnet seinen eigenen Online-Shop für Wein aus Österreich mit über 100 neuen Produkten.

The Austrian Wine sector enjoyed a positive year in 2010 despite the difficult market conditions. The low harvest volume in 2009 resulted in a sharp drop in Austrian barrel wine exports in 2010. However, exports of bottled wine continued on a successful course and reached the highest ever price average of more than € 2 per liter. And this trend is expected to continue because of the small harvest…

Zu Beginn jedes Jahres veranstaltet die ÖWM traditionell ihre Marketingtage und informiert dabei über Trends in der Weinwelt, neuen Strategien der ÖWM, Entwicklungen der wichtigsten Exportentwicklungen der Fokusmärkte uvm.

Das Conrad Hotel in Tokio Shiodome war Austragungsort des gemeinsam von ÖWM und AHSt Tokio veranstalteten „Austrian Wine Day“, bei dem 17 japanische Importeure 52 österreichische Weingüter vorstellten. Etwa 450 qualitätsbesessene japanische F&B-Professionals nahmen die eingeschenkten österreichischen Spezialitäten unter die Lupe. Als Rahmenprogramm wurden vier hochkarätige Weinseminare geboten,…

Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? Or maybe you're not so thrilled with the same old ideas à la ties, perfumes & Co. Have you perhaps thought about giving something different – truly different - something that's clever, special and tasteful, and fits every occasion? Something with style and spirit, and can describe the one who receives it? There is nothing better than giving a fine…

Die Österreich Wein Marketing GmbH veranstaltet gemeinsam mit der Austrian Embassy Commercial Section einen Wettbewerb und wollen 10 Gewinner zum „Botschafter des Österreichischen Weins 2011“ küren, dies mit dem Ziel, den Bekanntheitsgrad des Österreichischen Weins zu erhöhen.

Im Rahmen von festlichen Graduierungsfeiern auf Schloss Esterházy in Eisenstadt und Schloss Vollrads im Rheingau wurde im November insgesamt 35 Absolventen des „Diploma in Wines and Spirits“ der Weinakademie Österreich – einer 50% Tochter der Österreich Wein Marketing - der Titel „Weinakademiker“ verliehen. Neben Österreichern, Deutschen, Schweizern, Holländern und Südtirolern graduierte in diesem…

With more than five million visitors per year, the website of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) is one of the most visited wine websites in the world. And now, the site – also the world's most comprehensive website on Austrian wine – has been relaunched. On November 18th, the new www.austrianwine.com went online. Work on the relaunch had been underway for more than two years with a fresh…

Britain's 'cork dorks' have voted Austrian whites the best in the world. Tim Atkin isn't surprised.

The beginning of this otherwise capricious year was unspectacular. A mild, dry winter was followed by an amiable and equally dry spring marked by several warm, sunny days as early as March and April. The resulting early budding and flowering at the end of May was unproblematic. After several very hot days in June, which remained the warmest of the entire year, a variable July followed.

Germany is Austria’s most important export market for wine. During the past year, some 45 million litres, 60% of total exports, were delivered to the neighbouring country. Especially the demand for high-quality wines from Austria is rising.

Die Österreich Wein Marketing GmbH veranstaltet gemeinsam mit der Austrian Embassy Commercial Section ein „Importer Tasting 2010“.

Der erste Wein des neuen Jahrgangs, der Junge Österreicher 2010, hatte am 8. November seine gelungene Erstpräsentation im Wiener Museum für Angewandte Kunst (MAK).

Der krönende Abschluss vieler arbeitsintensiver Monate ist jährlich die Weintaufe Österreich. Sie findet abwechselnd in den vier weinbautreibenden Bundesländern Niederösterreich, Burgenland, Steiermark und Wien statt und war heuer zu Gast in Gamlitz in der Steiermark. Als besondere Botschafter und Paten des Weins erhielten der ORF-Redakteur und „Kulinarix des ORF Steiermark“, Reinhart Grundner und…

The Austrian 2010 harvest is expected to deliver one of the lowest yields in nearly 20 years. According to Statistik Austria, figures as of the end of October are pointing to a total volume of 1.76 million hectoliters, which is approximately 30% lower than the average annual yield of 2.5 million hl. The Austrian Viticulture Association - Österreichischer Weinbauverband – has confirmed this report.…

The weather conditions throughout 2010 demanded the utmost in know-how and skill from Austrian winemakers. After a Winter that swung between cold and practically Spring-like temperatures in February, the month of March began with icy temperatures and ended with pleasant Spring weather. April was dry in western and southern Austria, but the wine-growing areas experienced heavy rains, hailstorms and…

Between October 22nd and October 26th, Austria as a wine country was the focus of the international wine blogger scene. Vienna's Schönbrunn palace served as the stylish venue for the annual European Wine Bloggers Conference (EWBC), which was enticed to the Austrian capital through the initiative of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB). The event was organised by Gabriella and Ryan Opaz of…

London’s fashionable Groucho Club is becoming an important place for Austrian wines. Already in 2002, a celebrated blind tasting pitched great Grüner Veltliner and Chardonnay against some of the world’s top Chardonnays, with the stunning result that Austria’s national varietal swept the board. On 11 October, 2004, the experiment was repeated, this time with Riesling.

The beginning of this otherwise capricious year was unspectacular. A mild, dry winter was followed by an amiable and equally dry spring marked by several warm, sunny days as early as March and April. The resulting early budding and flowering at the end of May was unproblematic. After several very hot days in June, which remained the warmest of the entire year, a variable July followed.

“Exciting times for Austria and Grüner Veltliner. The excellent Gru-V Tuesday Tasting continued to spread the word on Austria’s unique treasures. Every merchant intent on offering terroir driven, individual wine should load their shelves” Tim French of Fortnum & Mason’s generous tribute to Austria and the Grüner Veltliner grape, highlights the success of the Austrian Summer Party and marks a…

Der „Junge Österreicher“, der erste Wein des Jahres 2010, ist der Star des Herbstes: In seiner Frische und Fruchtigkeit ungeschlagen bringt er für kurze Zeit im Jahr Abwechslung in die österreichische Weinszene. Beliebt geworden durch sein resches Auftreten, ist der „Junge Österreicher“ schon lange nicht mehr aus dem Weinjahr wegzudenken. Die Marke „Junger Österreicher“ wurde von der Österreich…

Austrian wine has defended its place nationally and internationally. “Strengthened by its high market share at home, we have been able to increase our exports massively, and that despite an indifferent economy and the strength of the Euro. Especially Austria’s red wines were very much appreciated abroad,” sums up Michael Thurner (general manager of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board, AWBM) during…

Austria´s wine industry has undergone a highly impressive turnaround over the last two decades. The strictest wine law in the world, together with an innovative generation of winemakers, has established for Austrian wine a strong position in the home market as well as the highest export figures in decades. This development is highly acknowleged around the world – to the point that Austria actually…

After more than 20 years of successful advertising, the Austrian Wine Marketing (AWM) is implementing its most significant advertising and publicity changes since its founding. With the integration of the Austrian banderole into the Austrian Wine logo, quality origin is now strongly emphasized. The former message, “A Taste of Culture”, has been refined to the more dynamic "Taste Culture". And…

Despite the turbulent economy, Austrian wine is looking back on yet another successful year. Exports once again are promising record results. And even at home, the market share of Austrian wine has increased, thanks to the stabilization of direct sales (ex-cellar) and the successful development in the food retail market.

Austrian Pinot Noirs showed their impressive top class status at an international blind tasting held in Singapore on August 4th. The tasting, which was organised by Michael Thurner, the former general manager of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board, comprised a total of 34 international wines from the vintages 2001-2008. Of these wines, 12 Austrian Pinot Noirs placed amongst the top 20 ! And the…

The Danish restaurant, Noma, celebrates its prestigious position as the best restaurant in the world – with an Austrian Wine Menu! Last April, the Danish restaurant, Noma, was named by Britain’s Restaurant Magazine as the world’s best restaurant. And since the beginning of September, Noma has been offering an exclusive Austrian Wine Menu, created by the head sommelier Pontus Elofsson.

Austrian wine exports developed significantly during the first half of this year despite the difficult global economic climate. Figures for this period, released recently by Statistik Austria, show a remarkable export value increase of 10% even though there was a 3.3% decrease in volume - reflecting that more high-quality wine had been sent abroad in this period compared to the same period in…

Austria’s diverse array of wines has made this country a genuine wine world treasure. The quality, the styles, the character and the expressions – they are truly individual.

In the middle of May, the Austrian Wine Marketing Board organized a series of events that took place in the Russian Federation. Just prior to the Annual Austrian Tasting - which is always held in Moscow for the specialist trade - a presentation of Austrian wines was conducted for the first time for top-sommeliers. This presentation took place in the Ural metropolis, Ekaterinburg.

The Austrian Wine Marketing Board and the Austrian Trade Commission announce two upcoming Austrian wine tasting events in San Francisco (May 3) and New York City (May 5) called Austria Uncorked.

The weather conditions of 2004 have caused some additional work for Austrian wine producers, both in the vineyards and in the cellar. The wines of this vintage will carry the producer’s stamp more than in other years, expression of viticultural variety and vinicultural expertise. Already now, the 2004 shows as an elegant, classic year with fruit and fine aromas: typically Austrian.

At the invitation of the Republic of Austria and to celebrate the 120-year anniversary of Austrian Wine Growers’ Association, the “Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin” (OIV) was holding its XXVIII world-wide congress from 4 to 9 July in the Vienna Hofburg. 450 decision makers from around the world, politicians, scientists, and others in the wine business, participated in the five-day…

It may be a legend that Austria is the home of the Riesling grape, but the quality of the country’s modern Rieslings is beyond doubt. On the occasion of the VieVinum wine fair held in Vienna in June 2004, the Swedish wine dealer Jan-Erik Paulson once more held an international blind tasting for a select panel of experts. “The Best Dry Rieslings from Around the World from the Vintages 2001 and…

Austria’s wine producers celebrate another success.

The Master of Wine qualification is internationally recognized as the highest level of educational achievement for the wine industry. Austria is now the fourth country after Great Britain, USA, and Australia to offer this prestigious education programme, thus confirming the Austrian Wine Academy’s (AWA) role as continental Europe’s leader in wine education. The Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB)…

There was little time for gentle spring sentiments at the beginning of last year’s warm season. Already a week after Easter an early heat wave swept over the country, and except for a cool week each during May and August, four searingly hot months followed. Hail storms in mid-May, which devastated parts of the Vienna vineyards and reduced yields there drastically, were the only negative aspects of…

Die diesjährige VieVinum stellte für die heimische Weinwirtschaft die wohl wichtigste international ausgerichtete Wein-Präsentationsplattform in Österreich dar. Auf Einladung der Österreichischen Weinmarketinggesellschaft (ÖWM) konnten zu diesem Festival mehr als 500 Journalisten, Händler und Gastronomen aus 30 Ländern im Weinland Österreich begrüßt werden.

Another success for Austrian wines has been announced, this time at the Viiniexpo 2003 in Finland, the largest Scandinavian wine fair, which named the “Wines of the Year 2003”

Fifty Austrian wineries will be presenting around 180 different wines at one of Northern Europe’s most important wine fairs. Nine million inhabitants with a comparatively high annual per capita wine consumption of 21.7 litres make Sweden an attractive market.

The very changeable year 2004 got off to a positive start – with plenty of precipitation. Especially in the eastern wine growing areas there was a lot of snow, and after the heat wave of 2003 the vines could recuperate under a white duvet. Unfortunately, the weather continued just as wet and cool, and budding was delayed considerably in some cases.