Austrian wines, Presented by Robin Goldsmith - thewritetaste.co.uk.
Robin is wine writer, and presents very well. An entertaining evening.
The wines are from the Clear Wine Company, except where noted. All the prices are approximate, depending on the deal from the CWC.
It does have to be said that at these prices, these are not everyday drinking wines.
Whites:
Lenz Moser, Niederosterreich (lower Austria) . Selection Austrian Chardonnay 2020. 12.5%, Aldi. £6.99. 7.5/10
Polz, Sudsteiermark (Styria) – Sauvignon blanc. 2020. 12.5%, £16. 7.5/10
R&A Pfaffl, Niederosterreich (lower Austria) Sonne Riesling 2020 . 14%, £16. 7/10
Stift Klosterneuburg, Niederosterreich (lower Austria) - Ried Steinriegel gruner veltliner reserve 2020. 13.5%, £17-20. 8/10
Reds
Artisan Wines – Burgenland. Sankt laurent reserve. 2018 13.8%, £16. 9/10
Robert Goldenits – Burgenland. Zweigold, 100% Zweigeld 2018. 12.5%, £11 (wholesale only). 8.5/10
Artisan Wines – Burgenland. Zweigelt Reserve 2017. 13.5%, £19.50. 9/10
Stift Klosterneuburg, niederosterreich (lower austria) – Blaufrankisch 2020. 13%, £11-14. 8.5/10
In general the Reds were preferred to the Whites, which is perhaps a little surprising., but those who know Austrian Wine know that the Reds can be very good indeed.
