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The VieVinum is Austria's largest and most prestigious wine fair, and is held every second year in the Vienna Hofburg. The biennial wine festival is open for three days during the end of May/beginning of June, and invites all wine enthusiasts to taste the new wines from over 400 Austrian producers and 100 international wine estates.

The VieVinum is Austria's largest and most prestigious wine fair, and is held every second year in the Vienna Hofburg. The biennial wine festival is open for three days during the end of May/beginning of June, and invites all wine enthusiasts to taste the new wines from over 400 Austrian producers and 100 international wine estates.

The VieVinum is Austria's largest and most prestigious wine fair, and is held every second year in the Vienna Hofburg. The biennial wine festival is open for three days during the end of May/beginning of June, and invites all wine enthusiasts to taste the new wines from over 400 Austrian producers and 100 international wine estates.

The next stop for Austria's cool wines super-show took place in the hip event location Venue One, in Chicago's West Loop area. There were 200 sommeliers and trade pros on hand in the afternoon to declare their ever-growing enthusiasm for Grüner Veltliner & Co. Public attendance in the evening was a great success as well, with 400 tickets sold!

The next stop for Austria's cool wines super-show took place in the hip event location Venue One, in Chicago's West Loop area. There were 200 sommeliers and trade pros on hand in the afternoon to declare their ever-growing enthusiasm for Grüner Veltliner & Co. Public attendance in the evening was a great success as well, with 400 tickets sold!

The next stop for Austria's cool wines super-show took place in the hip event location Venue One, in Chicago's West Loop area. There were 200 sommeliers and trade pros on hand in the afternoon to declare their ever-growing enthusiasm for Grüner Veltliner & Co. Public attendance in the evening was a great success as well, with 400 tickets sold!

What an amazing time ! On the day of the official opening of the new Trump luxury hotel, complete with mega-security and an overflowing press and VIP line-up, the Austria Uncorked tasting took place in the hotel's event rooms.

What an amazing time ! On the day of the official opening of the new Trump luxury hotel, complete with mega-security and an overflowing press and VIP line-up, the Austria Uncorked tasting took place in the hotel's event rooms.

What an amazing time ! On the day of the official opening of the new Trump luxury hotel, complete with mega-security and an overflowing press and VIP line-up, the Austria Uncorked tasting took place in the hotel's event rooms.

A decree issued by Austria's agricultural and environmental ministry has declared that, as of March 28 2012, certain region-typical quality wines from the Burgenland starting with the vintage 2011 can be released on the market under the appellation Neusiedlersee DAC.

A decree issued by Austria's agricultural and environmental ministry has declared that, as of March 28 2012, certain region-typical quality wines from the Burgenland starting with the vintage 2011 can be released on the market under the appellation Neusiedlersee DAC.

A decree issued by Austria's agricultural and environmental ministry has declared that, as of March 28 2012, certain region-typical quality wines from the Burgenland starting with the vintage 2011 can be released on the market under the appellation Neusiedlersee DAC.

Be it from the Austrian Marchfeld or from the Tyrol, asparagus is the Austrians' favourite seasonal vegetable and a class of its own. Wine connoisseurs and asparagus lovers have known it for a long time, and the inquisitive type found out first: The right wine accompanying asparagus makes the short-termed pleasure an exceptional springtime delight. In order to facilitate the search for a wine…

Be it from the Austrian Marchfeld or from the Tyrol, asparagus is the Austrians' favourite seasonal vegetable and a class of its own. Wine connoisseurs and asparagus lovers have known it for a long time, and the inquisitive type found out first: The right wine accompanying asparagus makes the short-termed pleasure an exceptional springtime delight. In order to facilitate the search for a wine…

Be it from the Austrian Marchfeld or from the Tyrol, asparagus is the Austrians' favourite seasonal vegetable and a class of its own. Wine connoisseurs and asparagus lovers have known it for a long time, and the inquisitive type found out first: The right wine accompanying asparagus makes the short-termed pleasure an exceptional springtime delight. In order to facilitate the search for a wine…

After a short dry spell due to the rather low quantities of recent vintages the Austrian vintage 2011 presents itself with elegantly balanced white wines and reds from perfectly ripened grapes. With the pickings for the last ice wines at the beginning of February 2012, the harvest of 2011, which finally replenished empty Austrian cellars with a yield of more than 2.8 million hectolitres, was…

After a short dry spell due to the rather low quantities of recent vintages the Austrian vintage 2011 presents itself with elegantly balanced white wines and reds from perfectly ripened grapes. With the pickings for the last ice wines at the beginning of February 2012, the harvest of 2011, which finally replenished empty Austrian cellars with a yield of more than 2.8 million hectolitres, was…

After a short dry spell due to the rather low quantities of recent vintages the Austrian vintage 2011 presents itself with elegantly balanced white wines and reds from perfectly ripened grapes. With the pickings for the last ice wines at the beginning of February 2012, the harvest of 2011, which finally replenished empty Austrian cellars with a yield of more than 2.8 million hectolitres, was…

With the excellent vintage 2011, the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) is launching a worldwide campaign, entitled "Cool Wines by the Glass". The new brochure of the same name presents the diversity of fresh Austrian wines and supports distributors in positioning these wines in by the glass programs.

With the excellent vintage 2011, the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) is launching a worldwide campaign, entitled "Cool Wines by the Glass". The new brochure of the same name presents the diversity of fresh Austrian wines and supports distributors in positioning these wines in by the glass programs.

With the excellent vintage 2011, the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) is launching a worldwide campaign, entitled "Cool Wines by the Glass". The new brochure of the same name presents the diversity of fresh Austrian wines and supports distributors in positioning these wines in by the glass programs.

Austrian winemakers and the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) invite you to the Austrian group exhibition at the Düsseldorf ProWein (March, 4th - 6th, 2012) in the halls 7.0 and 7.1. The AWMB's own stand C 13 is to be found in hall 7.0 and again is offering daily tastings with varying topical focuses.

Austrian winemakers and the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) invite you to the Austrian group exhibition at the Düsseldorf ProWein (March, 4th - 6th, 2012) in the halls 7.0 and 7.1. The AWMB's own stand C 13 is to be found in hall 7.0 and again is offering daily tastings with varying topical focuses.

Austrian winemakers and the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) invite you to the Austrian group exhibition at the Düsseldorf ProWein (March, 4th - 6th, 2012) in the halls 7.0 and 7.1. The AWMB's own stand C 13 is to be found in hall 7.0 and again is offering daily tastings with varying topical focuses.

More than 200 wine professionals of leading restaurants and vinotheques tasted wines from 43 Austrian wine estates at a presentation organized by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board together with the Foreign Trade Center of the Austrian Economic Chambers and theÖsterreich Werbung in the banquet rooms of the popular wine bistrot 'Maison de l'Aubrac' near the Champs-Elysées.

More than 200 wine professionals of leading restaurants and vinotheques tasted wines from 43 Austrian wine estates at a presentation organized by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board together with the Foreign Trade Center of the Austrian Economic Chambers and theÖsterreich Werbung in the banquet rooms of the popular wine bistrot 'Maison de l'Aubrac' near the Champs-Elysées.

More than 200 wine professionals of leading restaurants and vinotheques tasted wines from 43 Austrian wine estates at a presentation organized by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board together with the Foreign Trade Center of the Austrian Economic Chambers and theÖsterreich Werbung in the banquet rooms of the popular wine bistrot 'Maison de l'Aubrac' near the Champs-Elysées.

Austria's winemakers achieve highest-ever average price - Austria's wine sector keeps sailing on its successful course. Even after two low-quantity vintages, an export record of € 126 million (an increase of 2.6% over the previous year) was set in 2011 - against all expectations! Average prices increased significantly because of the considerably low volume (down by 25%). Overall, the Austrian…

Austria's winemakers achieve highest-ever average price - Austria's wine sector keeps sailing on its successful course. Even after two low-quantity vintages, an export record of € 126 million (an increase of 2.6% over the previous year) was set in 2011 - against all expectations! Average prices increased significantly because of the considerably low volume (down by 25%). Overall, the Austrian…

Austria's winemakers achieve highest-ever average price - Austria's wine sector keeps sailing on its successful course. Even after two low-quantity vintages, an export record of € 126 million (an increase of 2.6% over the previous year) was set in 2011 - against all expectations! Average prices increased significantly because of the considerably low volume (down by 25%). Overall, the Austrian…

One locomotive of the Austrian wine sector is the Austrian Wine Marketing Board. And it is one of the most powerful institutions in the world.

One locomotive of the Austrian wine sector is the Austrian Wine Marketing Board. And it is one of the most powerful institutions in the world.

One locomotive of the Austrian wine sector is the Austrian Wine Marketing Board. And it is one of the most powerful institutions in the world.

Austria's 2011 vintage finally has the cellars full again. The weather gave us healthy and ripe grapes for the most part – a reward for all the good work and for the challenges over the last few years. The warm Summer this year did present its own challenges in terms of choosing the right leaf management and with the somewhat moderate acidity content; careful vinification was in order. But the…

Austria's 2011 vintage finally has the cellars full again. The weather gave us healthy and ripe grapes for the most part – a reward for all the good work and for the challenges over the last few years. The warm Summer this year did present its own challenges in terms of choosing the right leaf management and with the somewhat moderate acidity content; careful vinification was in order. But the…

Austria's 2011 vintage finally has the cellars full again. The weather gave us healthy and ripe grapes for the most part – a reward for all the good work and for the challenges over the last few years. The warm Summer this year did present its own challenges in terms of choosing the right leaf management and with the somewhat moderate acidity content; careful vinification was in order. But the…

The 2011 European Wine Bloggers Conference was held on 14 - 16 October 2011 in Franciacorta, in the Italian wine–region of Lombardy. Franciacorta lies just a few kilometres from Brescia, and is best known for its sparkling wines produced by the traditional method. Yet this year, some 85 Wine-Bloggers from fifteen nations, including Brazil, Argentina and Taiwan, took the opportunity to taste a wide…

The 2011 European Wine Bloggers Conference was held on 14 - 16 October 2011 in Franciacorta, in the Italian wine–region of Lombardy. Franciacorta lies just a few kilometres from Brescia, and is best known for its sparkling wines produced by the traditional method. Yet this year, some 85 Wine-Bloggers from fifteen nations, including Brazil, Argentina and Taiwan, took the opportunity to taste a wide…

The 2011 European Wine Bloggers Conference was held on 14 - 16 October 2011 in Franciacorta, in the Italian wine–region of Lombardy. Franciacorta lies just a few kilometres from Brescia, and is best known for its sparkling wines produced by the traditional method. Yet this year, some 85 Wine-Bloggers from fifteen nations, including Brazil, Argentina and Taiwan, took the opportunity to taste a wide…

Despite widespread hail and frost damage, the harvest will be enough to supply demand.

Despite widespread hail and frost damage, the harvest will be enough to supply demand.

Despite widespread hail and frost damage, the harvest will be enough to supply demand.

Official figures published by Statistics Austria confirm a pleasant surprise. During the first half year of 2011, the value of Austrian wine exports increased, despite difficulties in keeping up with demand following a reduced yield of 40 percent from last year’s vintage.

Official figures published by Statistics Austria confirm a pleasant surprise. During the first half year of 2011, the value of Austrian wine exports increased, despite difficulties in keeping up with demand following a reduced yield of 40 percent from last year’s vintage.

Official figures published by Statistics Austria confirm a pleasant surprise. During the first half year of 2011, the value of Austrian wine exports increased, despite difficulties in keeping up with demand following a reduced yield of 40 percent from last year’s vintage.

The Austrian Tasting in Moscow was attended by some 600 wine enthusiasts. This year, the annual wine tasting event was enhanced by the first ever Master Class by the Institute of Masters of Wine to be held in Russia. The success of the Master Class was historic, thanks to the organisation by the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW).

The Austrian Tasting in Moscow was attended by some 600 wine enthusiasts. This year, the annual wine tasting event was enhanced by the first ever Master Class by the Institute of Masters of Wine to be held in Russia. The success of the Master Class was historic, thanks to the organisation by the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW).

The Austrian Tasting in Moscow was attended by some 600 wine enthusiasts. This year, the annual wine tasting event was enhanced by the first ever Master Class by the Institute of Masters of Wine to be held in Russia. The success of the Master Class was historic, thanks to the organisation by the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW).

May 28-31, 2011: 167 journalists, selected traders and sommeliers from 33 countries, 3 days, 4 winetrips simultaneously, 16 wine growing regions, 28 lectures and masterclasses at 18 locations, 737 different wines to taste, 20 lunches and dinners, 1 Schnitzel cookery course… 1.000.000 impressions!

May 28-31, 2011: 167 journalists, selected traders and sommeliers from 33 countries, 3 days, 4 winetrips simultaneously, 16 wine growing regions, 28 lectures and masterclasses at 18 locations, 737 different wines to taste, 20 lunches and dinners, 1 Schnitzel cookery course… 1.000.000 impressions!