Ep 149: Wines of Austria with Amelia Singer, wine educator and communicator (Part 1)

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Today is part 1 with Amelia Singer, an international award-winning wine educator and communicator. In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the enchanting realm of Austrian wines. Together, we'll explore the three red grape varieties: Zweigelt, Blaufränkisch, and Sankt Laurent, as well as the revered white grape, Grüner Veltliner. Tune in as we delve into the unique characteristics of each grape and learn about Amelia's Austrian escapades, her experiences at the Vienna Wine Fair, and engaging wine-filled anecdotes. It's a delightful blend of knowledge, travel stories, and of course, a lot of wine talk. Stay tuned for an invigorating and insightful conversation that will surely leave you craving more! 

 

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! 

 

If you want to skip ahead:

 

02.49: Why are we doing Austrian wine

04.16: Amelia’s experience at the Vienna Wine fair

06.01: Vienna is a wine region

09.51: Amelia's dad, her CEO

11.31: Janina’s trip to Vienna

14.44: The Rotgipfler grape variety

18.18: Wickhams wines

20.18: Grüner Veltliner 

21.31: Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd (Vinea Wachau’s quality trademarks)

23.15: Lenz Moser, the winemaker making wine in China

28.30: No food traditions without wine

29.56: Zweigelt, a crossing of Blaufränkisch and Sankt Laurent

33.29: Tasting notes and aromas of Zweigelt

34.28: Amelia’s wine trip to Romania (see below for links to podcasts on Romanian wine)

35.31: Tasting notes, aromas and tannins of Blaufränkisch

38.25: Decent and reasonably priced wines in Austria

41.10: Sweet wines of Austria

43.50: Austrian Premium red wines

 

Below you will find links to part 1 and part 2 of the episodes on Romanian Wines:

Ep 121: Wines of Romania with Philip Cox, Owner of Cramele Recas (Part 1)

Ep 122: Wines of Romania with Philip Cox, Owner of Cramele Recas (Part 2)

 

ALSO, Amelia is launching her very own podcast on the 8th of November, sign up for the newsletter now to be notified the second it does! You can sign up here

You can also follow her on Instagram @amelias_wine

Any thoughts or questions, do email me:  janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat

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Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk

Until next time, Cheers to you!

 

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