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Trapp Family Lodge Austrian Red Wines tasting
August 12, 2009 (Wed)
from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stowe, VT
Cost: $15.00
Event ID #259536
Wine Tasting in the Trapp Family Lodge Wine Cellar
Wednesday, August 12th 4:00 to 6:00
We will be tasting new releases of Austrian Rosé, for inclusion on our list. Rafael Flores of Artisanal Cellars, will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. The vineyards in Austria cover 51,000 hectares which, for the most part, lie in the east and southeast of the country. Amongst the wines produced here, white wines unquestionably make up the larger portion – cultivated in 70% of the vineyards. Nevertheless, red wine has come to represent 30% of the vineyards in recent years. Austria has approximately 20,000 small wine producing estates, many of whose financial existence is based on the selling of wine directly on the premises. However, more than half of the wine-growing country features estates with over 5 hectares of vineyards, with most of these highly competitive export-wise. Wine estates regarded as large, according to an international standard (consisting of more than 200 hectares), are rare in Austria. Amongst the wines produced here, white wines unquestionably make up the larger portion – cultivated in 70% of the vineyards are 22 white wine varieties permitted for high quality wine production. Nevertheless, red wine (13 varieties) has come to represent 30% of the vineyards in recent years. Rosé wine is made from Red-skinned grapes that are crushed and the skins are allowed to remain in contact with the juice for a short period, typically two or three days. The grapes are then pressed, and the skins are discarded rather than left in contact throughout fermentation (as with red wine making). The skins contain much of the strongly flavored tannin and other compounds, thereby leaving the taste more similar to a white wine. The longer that the skins are left in contact with the juice, the more intense the color of the final wine. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:
Anton Bauer, 33% Zweigelt 33% Syrah 33% Merlot, Wagram 2008
Netzi, “Rosanna”, Zweigelt, Carnuntum 2008
Tegernseerhof, Zweigelt, Wachau 2007
Tegernseerhof, Zweigelt, Wachau 2008
Steininger, Zweigelt Sekt, Kamptal 2005
A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.
Event Details
Wine OR Wine & Food
Wednesday, August 12th 4:00 to 6:00
We will be tasting new releases of Austrian Rosé, for inclusion on our list. Rafael Flores of Artisanal Cellars, will be on hand to discuss the wines and answer any questions. The vineyards in Austria cover 51,000 hectares which, for the most part, lie in the east and southeast of the country. Amongst the wines produced here, white wines unquestionably make up the larger portion – cultivated in 70% of the vineyards. Nevertheless, red wine has come to represent 30% of the vineyards in recent years. Austria has approximately 20,000 small wine producing estates, many of whose financial existence is based on the selling of wine directly on the premises. However, more than half of the wine-growing country features estates with over 5 hectares of vineyards, with most of these highly competitive export-wise. Wine estates regarded as large, according to an international standard (consisting of more than 200 hectares), are rare in Austria. Amongst the wines produced here, white wines unquestionably make up the larger portion – cultivated in 70% of the vineyards are 22 white wine varieties permitted for high quality wine production. Nevertheless, red wine (13 varieties) has come to represent 30% of the vineyards in recent years. Rosé wine is made from Red-skinned grapes that are crushed and the skins are allowed to remain in contact with the juice for a short period, typically two or three days. The grapes are then pressed, and the skins are discarded rather than left in contact throughout fermentation (as with red wine making). The skins contain much of the strongly flavored tannin and other compounds, thereby leaving the taste more similar to a white wine. The longer that the skins are left in contact with the juice, the more intense the color of the final wine. The format will be casual, walk around with cheese and bread. The wines featured will be:
Anton Bauer, 33% Zweigelt 33% Syrah 33% Merlot, Wagram 2008
Netzi, “Rosanna”, Zweigelt, Carnuntum 2008
Tegernseerhof, Zweigelt, Wachau 2007
Tegernseerhof, Zweigelt, Wachau 2008
Steininger, Zweigelt Sekt, Kamptal 2005
A sign-up sheet will be available at the front desk (253-5742 or 800-826-7000) and there will be a $15.00 fee per person.
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