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Not Just Sweet, They’re Diverse and Collectible: Giving the Best Austrian Wines a Second Chance

Austria, Collecting, Wine RegionsBy Vinfolio Staff February 8, 2017

Last summer, I went to a restaurant renowned for its expansive white wine list. I decided to try a flight of German Riesling, and the wines were exactly as I expected–full of life and minerality. When I told the sommelier this, he asked, “Have you ever had Weingut Gesellmann from Austria?” I told him I…

The Best Wine Festivals for Collectors: Three Wine Events That Will Diversify Your Cellar

Austria, France, Oregon, ViennaBy Harley Hoffmann April 6, 2016

Thousands of wine festivals take place around the world every year, making it tough for collectors to decide which ones are worth a visit. To make matters worse, some wine events change dramatically over the years. For example, the St. Vincent festival in Burgundy was once a locals-only mecca of wine, open only to true…