Country: Austria            Grapes: Muskat, Ottonel, Gewürztraminer

Style: Very Rich White Dessert   

Tasting note: White Schilfwein (a process of drying grapes on reed mats invented by Willi Opitz in Illmitz).  Strong golden yellow in colour, with an attractive yellow tropical fruit multi-faceted bouquet & juicy exotic fruit, multi-layered aromas, fine rich tangerines flavours & a very good fine balanced alcohol- residual sugar acidic presence in the finish.

Food Match: pairs well with Crème Brûlée, Panna Cotta, Vanilla Ice cream with pumpkin seed oil

Blut Moon (named because as dawn was breaking 21.01.2019 (the moment of the total lunar eclipse) - Willi Opitz was working pressing the harvested grapes under the glow of the Blood Moon in his winery beside Lake Neusiedler, Illmitz, Burgenland 

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Country: Austria             Grapes: Zweigelt, Merlot, Blaufrankisch

Style: Very Rich Red Dessert Wine

Tasting note:  Red Schilfwein (Schilfwein a process of drying grapes on reed mats invented by Willi Opitz in Illmitz).  Medium amber, orange colour, tobacco & spicy red berry confit, oranges & subtle wood notes. Spicy-smoky, fine roasted aromas with honey on the finish with fine red-berry nuances. 

Food Matches: Serve with selection of Cheeses

Blut Moon (named because as dawn was breaking 21.01.2019 (the moment of the total lunar eclipse) - Willi Opitz was working pressing the harvested grapes under the glow of the Blood Moon in his winery beside Lake Neusiedler, Illmitz, Burgenland

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Country: Austria      Grape: Pinot Noir 100%

Tasting Note: A lively semi-sparkling Pinot Noir with inviting bright light Rosé with fine pink hues. On the nose & palate, strawberry, raspberry & delicate cherry notes. Elegant welcoming sparkler with balanced residual sugar & acidity.  Making it a great Aperitif choice, get together wine and to drink on a summer evening.

Food Match: Ideal Companion to fresh or frozen Raspberry dessert, Red wine jelly & Cheese, Smoked salmon, Cheese & Melon sticks

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Country: Austria                             Grape: Zweigelt

Style: Off Dry Rosé

Tasting Note: Light rosé, with delicate ripe & juicy sour cherry aromas, a discreet raspberry & strawberry palate, supple acidity, with smooth, balanced acidity on the finish.  Excellent Aperitif wine

Food Match: Fresh Raspberries, Strawberries dipped in Cholate, Venison Terrine

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Country: Austria          Grapes: Grüner Veltliner, Muscat, Welschriesling

Style: Full, Dry White       

Tasting note: A deep golden colour, from its time spent in contact with the grape skins.  Caramel on the nose, spicy on the palate with bold exotic citrus finish.  It has rich & complex flavours of pepper & honey, with a fresh full finish.  Lovely to drink on its own. 

Food Match: Pairs with Salmon & Oily Fish, Creamy Soups & sauces & dishes,Pork Schnitzel, Goulash with a touch of spicy Asian dishes flavours

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Country:  Austria    Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (Fermented White wine from Red grapes - low histamine)

Style: Full bodied Dry White                  Low Histamine (0.1mg histamine per litre)

Tasting note: Light Yellow-green & silver reflections with delicate dry fruit aromas, a hint of apple & citrus zest, juicy fresh white fruit, lively structure long finish.  On the palate like a velvety-soft red wine.  High ageing potential

Food Match: Pork Schnitzel, Strong White Fish, Chicken, Turkey, Fish & Chips, Pasta, Truffle dishes, Soft Cheeses, Prosciutto, Smoked Game

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Country: Austria         Grape: Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Rulander

Style: Rich, Dry White     

Tasting Note: Radiant yellow in the glass with Elderflower, Green Apple, Grapefruit & delicate Mango aromas.  A vibrant structured sweetness on the palate, with a stone fruit, peppered finish.  Enjoy a chilled glass on its own or

Food Match: dishes such as creamy Leek & Potato soup & dishes with creamy sauces

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Country: Austria: Grape: Zweigelt

Style: Medium Bodied Red  

Tasting note: Fine nose of cherry & plum flavours. Juicy on the palate, elegant tannins are the result of an 8 month barrel maturity. Good full, rich finish.  Delicious on its own or

Food Match: try with grilled or roasted poultry, grilled or braised pork, lamb chop.  Meat based casseroles, tomato-based pasta dishes, ratatouille, Portobello mushrooms, lentil, bean stews, grilled vegetable skewers, Cheddar, Gouda, Emmental, aged Comté cheeses

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