2010-10-28
“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…
2010-10-28
“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…
2010-10-15
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…
2010-10-15
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…
2010-10-15
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…
2010-10-15
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.
2010-10-15
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…
2010-10-15
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…
2010-10-15
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…
2010-10-15
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…
2010-10-15
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…
2010-10-15
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…
2010-10-15
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.
2010-10-15
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.
2010-10-07
[Translate to English:] Der schöne Brauch, den neuen Weinjahrgang zu segnen, manifestiert sich in Österreich in zahlreichen regionalen „Weintaufen“ und der offiziellen „Weintaufe Österreich“, in deren Verlauf auch traditionell der „Bacchuspreis“ für Verdienste um die österreichische Weinkultur vergeben wird.
2010-10-07
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…
2010-10-07
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.
2010-10-06
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…
2010-10-06
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…
2010-10-06
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.
2010-10-06
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.
2010-10-06
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…
2010-10-06
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…
2010-10-06
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…
2010-10-06
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.
2010-10-06
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.
2010-10-06
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.
2010-10-05
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.
2010-10-05
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.
2010-10-05
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.
2010-10-05
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.
2010-10-05
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.
2010-10-05
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.
2010-10-04
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.
2010-10-04
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…
2010-10-04
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…
2010-10-04
Austria’s wine producers celebrate another success.
2010-10-04
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)…
2010-10-04
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…
2010-10-04
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.
2010-10-04
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.
2010-10-04
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…
2010-10-04
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…
2010-10-04
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…
2010-10-04
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…
2010-10-04
Austria’s wine producers celebrate another success.
2010-10-04
Austria’s wine producers celebrate another success.
2010-10-04
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)…
2010-10-04
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)…
2010-10-04
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…