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When the days are sunny and the evenings pleasantly mild, gardens are wafting with the scents of a barbeque, seducing the appetites of outdoor epicureans. Grilling is not only one of the gentlest ways of cooking delicious foods, but it's also an excellent reason for bringing good friends together. And wines to match make it all complete! For the grill-meister, there is a wide range of Austrian…

When the days are sunny and the evenings pleasantly mild, gardens are wafting with the scents of a barbeque, seducing the appetites of outdoor epicureans. Grilling is not only one of the gentlest ways of cooking delicious foods, but it's also an excellent reason for bringing good friends together. And wines to match make it all complete! For the grill-meister, there is a wide range of Austrian…

Österreichische Post AG, the Austrian postal system, released the second part of its special series, “Austria's Wine Regions”, on May 24th. The new series focuses on the Südsteiermark region in the south of Austria and one its most important grape varieties, Sauvignon Blanc. This follows the first series, which highlighted the Weinviertel wine region in the north.

Österreichische Post AG, the Austrian postal system, released the second part of its special series, “Austria's Wine Regions”, on May 24th. The new series focuses on the Südsteiermark region in the south of Austria and one its most important grape varieties, Sauvignon Blanc. This follows the first series, which highlighted the Weinviertel wine region in the north.

Österreichische Post AG, the Austrian postal system, released the second part of its special series, “Austria's Wine Regions”, on May 24th. The new series focuses on the Südsteiermark region in the south of Austria and one its most important grape varieties, Sauvignon Blanc. This follows the first series, which highlighted the Weinviertel wine region in the north.

The preliminary export figures released by Statistik Austria for March 2013 show that sales revenues for Austria’s domestic wine sector reached yet another historic record in 2012. According to the figures, the total volume of exports reached 47.1 million liters with a total value of € 131.1 million, each reflecting an increase of approximately 5% over last year’s totals. This is highly…

The preliminary export figures released by Statistik Austria for March 2013 show that sales revenues for Austria’s domestic wine sector reached yet another historic record in 2012. According to the figures, the total volume of exports reached 47.1 million liters with a total value of € 131.1 million, each reflecting an increase of approximately 5% over last year’s totals. This is highly…

The preliminary export figures released by Statistik Austria for March 2013 show that sales revenues for Austria’s domestic wine sector reached yet another historic record in 2012. According to the figures, the total volume of exports reached 47.1 million liters with a total value of € 131.1 million, each reflecting an increase of approximately 5% over last year’s totals. This is highly…

When the first asparagus dishes are featured on restaurant menus and signboards, and the vineyards are showing their first fresh green hues, wine and asparagus lovers are in total bliss. Because there is nothing like the right wine with the right asparagus dish to create one of Spring's most unforgettable palate pleasures.

When the first asparagus dishes are featured on restaurant menus and signboards, and the vineyards are showing their first fresh green hues, wine and asparagus lovers are in total bliss. Because there is nothing like the right wine with the right asparagus dish to create one of Spring's most unforgettable palate pleasures.

When the first asparagus dishes are featured on restaurant menus and signboards, and the vineyards are showing their first fresh green hues, wine and asparagus lovers are in total bliss. Because there is nothing like the right wine with the right asparagus dish to create one of Spring's most unforgettable palate pleasures.

Austria's group presentation at the ProWein wine fair in Düsseldorf, Germany (March 24th – 26th) is the biggest for the Austrian wine sector. The ever-increasing number of Austrian participants underscores the international importance of the fair. This year, in the Österreich-Halle (Austria Hall) – Hall 7 – there will be 350 domestic producers presenting their products and new vintages. The head…

Austria's group presentation at the ProWein wine fair in Düsseldorf, Germany (March 24th – 26th) is the biggest for the Austrian wine sector. The ever-increasing number of Austrian participants underscores the international importance of the fair. This year, in the Österreich-Halle (Austria Hall) – Hall 7 – there will be 350 domestic producers presenting their products and new vintages. The head…

Austria's group presentation at the ProWein wine fair in Düsseldorf, Germany (March 24th – 26th) is the biggest for the Austrian wine sector. The ever-increasing number of Austrian participants underscores the international importance of the fair. This year, in the Österreich-Halle (Austria Hall) – Hall 7 – there will be 350 domestic producers presenting their products and new vintages. The head…

With all of the figures in, the total volume of Austria's 2012 wine vintage is 2,154,800 hectoliters, which is well below the long term average. This is due mainly to last May's late frost – an unusual event that brought heavy losses, especially in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria). But because overall weather conditions during the year were quite favourable, the quality of the wine is very high,…

With all of the figures in, the total volume of Austria's 2012 wine vintage is 2,154,800 hectoliters, which is well below the long term average. This is due mainly to last May's late frost – an unusual event that brought heavy losses, especially in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria). But because overall weather conditions during the year were quite favourable, the quality of the wine is very high,…

With all of the figures in, the total volume of Austria's 2012 wine vintage is 2,154,800 hectoliters, which is well below the long term average. This is due mainly to last May's late frost – an unusual event that brought heavy losses, especially in Niederösterreich (Lower Austria). But because overall weather conditions during the year were quite favourable, the quality of the wine is very high,…

This winter, Ski amadé and Austrian Wine Marketing (AWMB) are launching the third initiative under the slogan "Austria's greatest ski paradise presents the best in Austrian wine", with the aim of promoting gourmet culture in the mountains. Ambitious ski hut landlords, who are connoisseurs of quality wines and thus offer a diverse range of high-quality Austrian wines, will be recognised and…

This winter, Ski amadé and Austrian Wine Marketing (AWMB) are launching the third initiative under the slogan "Austria's greatest ski paradise presents the best in Austrian wine", with the aim of promoting gourmet culture in the mountains. Ambitious ski hut landlords, who are connoisseurs of quality wines and thus offer a diverse range of high-quality Austrian wines, will be recognised and…

This winter, Ski amadé and Austrian Wine Marketing (AWMB) are launching the third initiative under the slogan "Austria's greatest ski paradise presents the best in Austrian wine", with the aim of promoting gourmet culture in the mountains. Ambitious ski hut landlords, who are connoisseurs of quality wines and thus offer a diverse range of high-quality Austrian wines, will be recognised and…

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…

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…

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…

Austria's favourite young wine brand - the "Junge Österreicher" (young Austrian wines) - joined forces with the "Junker" young wines from the Steiermark. The tasting, held in the MAK Museum of Contemporary Art on Wednesday 7 November 2012, marks the beginning of the 2012 vintage wine tasting season.

Austria's favourite young wine brand - the "Junge Österreicher" (young Austrian wines) - joined forces with the "Junker" young wines from the Steiermark. The tasting, held in the MAK Museum of Contemporary Art on Wednesday 7 November 2012, marks the beginning of the 2012 vintage wine tasting season.

Austria's favourite young wine brand - the "Junge Österreicher" (young Austrian wines) - joined forces with the "Junker" young wines from the Steiermark. The tasting, held in the MAK Museum of Contemporary Art on Wednesday 7 November 2012, marks the beginning of the 2012 vintage wine tasting season.

The new position of “AWMB Sommelier” has been created to intensify activities in the restaurant on-trade and retail off-trade channels / Katharina Papst is now Marketing Manager for Germany.

The new position of “AWMB Sommelier” has been created to intensify activities in the restaurant on-trade and retail off-trade channels / Katharina Papst is now Marketing Manager for Germany.

The new position of “AWMB Sommelier” has been created to intensify activities in the restaurant on-trade and retail off-trade channels / Katharina Papst is now Marketing Manager for Germany.

The 2012 vintage is bringing lovers of Austrian wine exciting, fruity and full-bodied wines. Beautiful weather conditions nurtured healthy and ripe grapes, even though the dry Summer heat created the need for plenty of attention later on in the cellar in order to ensure clean fermentation as well as fresh, pure aromatics and flavours. Also, the moderate acidity is requiring a certain sensitivity…

The 2012 vintage is bringing lovers of Austrian wine exciting, fruity and full-bodied wines. Beautiful weather conditions nurtured healthy and ripe grapes, even though the dry Summer heat created the need for plenty of attention later on in the cellar in order to ensure clean fermentation as well as fresh, pure aromatics and flavours. Also, the moderate acidity is requiring a certain sensitivity…

The 2012 vintage is bringing lovers of Austrian wine exciting, fruity and full-bodied wines. Beautiful weather conditions nurtured healthy and ripe grapes, even though the dry Summer heat created the need for plenty of attention later on in the cellar in order to ensure clean fermentation as well as fresh, pure aromatics and flavours. Also, the moderate acidity is requiring a certain sensitivity…

Österreichische Post AG, the Austrian postal system, has introduced the first postage stamp of its special stamp series, “Austria's Wine Regions”. The series comprises stamps that highlight specific Austrian wine-growing regions, their landmarks and region-typical grape varieties; every year, a different stamp featuring a particular region will be printed and released. The Weinviertel region and…

Österreichische Post AG, the Austrian postal system, has introduced the first postage stamp of its special stamp series, “Austria's Wine Regions”. The series comprises stamps that highlight specific Austrian wine-growing regions, their landmarks and region-typical grape varieties; every year, a different stamp featuring a particular region will be printed and released. The Weinviertel region and…

Österreichische Post AG, the Austrian postal system, has introduced the first postage stamp of its special stamp series, “Austria's Wine Regions”. The series comprises stamps that highlight specific Austrian wine-growing regions, their landmarks and region-typical grape varieties; every year, a different stamp featuring a particular region will be printed and released. The Weinviertel region and…

The international Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), based in London, has announced the names of the latest recipients of the Master of Wine (MW), the most prestigious title in the world wine sector. Amongst them is the first Austrian since 2009 to achieve this title - Andreas Wickhoff MW has joined the exclusive circle of 300 international wine experts who are qualified for the highly venerated…

The international Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), based in London, has announced the names of the latest recipients of the Master of Wine (MW), the most prestigious title in the world wine sector. Amongst them is the first Austrian since 2009 to achieve this title - Andreas Wickhoff MW has joined the exclusive circle of 300 international wine experts who are qualified for the highly venerated…

The international Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), based in London, has announced the names of the latest recipients of the Master of Wine (MW), the most prestigious title in the world wine sector. Amongst them is the first Austrian since 2009 to achieve this title - Andreas Wickhoff MW has joined the exclusive circle of 300 international wine experts who are qualified for the highly venerated…

Earlier this year, frosts and hailstorms caused millions of euros worth of damages. Josef Pleil, president of the Austrian Winegrowers' Association (Österreichischer Weinbauverband) and vice president of the Provincial Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria (Landwirtschaftskammer Niederösterreich) stated: “Because of the severe natural events, such as the Winter frost, the late frosts and massive…

Earlier this year, frosts and hailstorms caused millions of euros worth of damages. Josef Pleil, president of the Austrian Winegrowers' Association (Österreichischer Weinbauverband) and vice president of the Provincial Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria (Landwirtschaftskammer Niederösterreich) stated: “Because of the severe natural events, such as the Winter frost, the late frosts and massive…

Earlier this year, frosts and hailstorms caused millions of euros worth of damages. Josef Pleil, president of the Austrian Winegrowers' Association (Österreichischer Weinbauverband) and vice president of the Provincial Chamber of Agriculture of Lower Austria (Landwirtschaftskammer Niederösterreich) stated: “Because of the severe natural events, such as the Winter frost, the late frosts and massive…

AWMB Continues its Role as Principal Supporter

AWMB Continues its Role as Principal Supporter

AWMB Continues its Role as Principal Supporter

Between the 2nd and 4th of June, Vienna's Hofburg Palace was transformed by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board and VieVinum into an international stage for Austrian wines.

Between the 2nd and 4th of June, Vienna's Hofburg Palace was transformed by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board and VieVinum into an international stage for Austrian wines.

Between the 2nd and 4th of June, Vienna's Hofburg Palace was transformed by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board and VieVinum into an international stage for Austrian wines.

A widespread spell of frost, that brought temperatures as low as minus 5°C overnight from 17th to 18th May 2012, has caused significantly more serious damage than originally estimated.

A widespread spell of frost, that brought temperatures as low as minus 5°C overnight from 17th to 18th May 2012, has caused significantly more serious damage than originally estimated.

A widespread spell of frost, that brought temperatures as low as minus 5°C overnight from 17th to 18th May 2012, has caused significantly more serious damage than originally estimated.