Embark on a journey through Austria’s most celebrated wine regions with this hand-picked 6-bottle Master Selection. From the crisp, peppery Grüner Veltliners of the Danube Valley to the deep, spicy Blaufränkisch of Burgenland, this collection showcases the incredible diversity, quality, and terroir-driven character of Austrian wine. Discover for yourself why sommeliers around the world consider Austria a treasure trove of world-class, food-friendly wines.

THE WHITES: A Study in Grüner & Riesling

2024 Josef & Phillipp Bründlmayer, Grüner Veltliner Gedersdorf, Kremstal

The Perfect Introduction: Your odyssey begins in the Kremstal with this textbook Grüner Veltliner. The Bründlmayer family delivers a wine that crackles with energy: ripe pear, fennel frond, white pepper, and citrus zest ride on a beam of vibrant acidity. It’s the kind of bottle that reminds you how thrilling and refreshing Grüner can be.

• Producer: Josef & Phillipp Bründlmayer
• Region: Kremstal, Austria
• Grape: Grüner Veltliner
• Tasting Notes: Ripe pear, fennel, white pepper, citrus zest

2021 Loimer, Grüner Veltliner, "Ried Käferberg" Lagnenlois 1ÖTW, Kamptal

Single-Vineyard Expression: Next, we travel to a heralded First Growth vineyard in the Kamptal. Biodynamic pioneer Fred Loimer crafts a Grüner of extraordinary depth and structure from the warm, crystalline soils of Käferberg. Taut, elegant, and silky, it offers nuances of juicy white stone fruit with a persistent mineral finish—a testament to its noble terroir.

• Producer: Loimer
• Region: Kamptal, Austria
• Grape: Grüner Veltliner
• Tasting Notes: White stone fruit, silky texture, mineral finish

2022 Weingut Emmerich Knoll, Riesling "Loibenberg" Smaragd, Wachau

A Wachau Benchmark: No Austrian tour is complete without a stop at the iconic Emmerich Knoll. From the steep, sun-drenched terraces of the Loibenberg, this Smaragd-level Riesling is a collector's dream. It is a wine of intensity and depth, layering ripe apricot and citrus over a smoky minerality. With a 95-point score from James Suckling, this is a benchmark Wachau Riesling with serious longevity.

• Producer: Weingut Emmerich Knoll
• Region: Wachau, Austria
• Grape: Riesling
• Tasting Notes: Fresh pineapple, curry leaf, exotic fruit, steely finish

THE REDS: Exploring Blaufränkisch

2021 Weingut Schreiner, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland - Liter Bottle

The Approachable Side of Blau: Our exploration of Austria’s premier red grape begins in Burgenland with this delightful liter bottle from rising stars Gernot and Victoria Schreiner. Organically farmed and focused on biodiversity, this wine offers a silky texture and an iron-mineral core, balancing crunchy berry fruit with savory notes. It’s a refreshing, versatile, and utterly unique expression of Blaufränkisch.

• Producer: Weingut Schreiner
• Region: Burgenland, Austria
• Grape: 100% Blaufränkisch
• Tasting Notes: Crunchy berry fruit, savory iron, silky texture

2022 Moric Blaufränkisch, Burgenland

The Gold Standard: Now for the benchmark. Roland Velich of Moric is a wine celebrity, and his entry-level Blaufränkisch is considered the gold standard. Sourced from 8- to 50-year-old vines, this wine is reminiscent of Northern Rhône Syrah with its inky color and aromas of blackberry, pomegranate, and violets. It’s dark, fresh, and lifted—a perfect companion to American-style BBQ.

• Producer: Moric
• Region: Burgenland, Austria
• Grape: 100% Blaufränkisch
• Tasting Notes: Blackberry, pomegranate, grilled herbs, violets, licorice

2021 Weingut Moric, "Reserve" Blaufränkisch, Burgenland

The Grand Cru Expression: Our journey culminates with Roland Velich’s masterpiece. The “Reserve” is his purest vision, treating Blaufränkisch with the seriousness of Grand Cru Burgundy. Sourced from old vines in the top sites of Neckenmarkt and Lutzmannsburg, it moves with silky, Vosne-Romanée-like precision. It’s a profound, age-worthy red that solidifies Blaufränkisch’s place among the world’s great varieties.

• Producer: Weingut Moric
• Region: Burgenland, Austria
• Grape: Blaufränkisch
• Tasting Notes: Blackberry, pomegranate, grilled herbs, violets, fine-grained tannins