Leading Austrian Wine!

Monday, April 16, 2012 the annual Austrian Wine Tasting took place downtown Toronto at the Trump Tower.  Not only did 400+ people attend, the one and only The Donald was there for the official ribbon cutting of the event.

As always, the Austrian Consulate’s spot on organization facilitated a flawless show.

At our table, people clamoured to taste Rudi Rabl’s new vintages of Grüner Veltliner, Riesling  and a show hit, the 2009 St. Laurent.

The 2011 Grüner Spiegel, currently available in Consignment showed delicate grassy pepper spice with mineral undertones, beautiful fruit and lemon balm.  It’s medium + bodied with a persistent finish of exotic citrus tones.  $16.95 per bottle.

The 2009 St. Laurent had only 15% matured in new wood, leaving just a tinge of integrated vanilla.  This elegant wine sang with raspberries, dark cherries alongside peppery notes.  Very well balanced with soft tannins and a medium to long finish.  Many people described it as gamay-like but with more body and a more complex flavour profile.  St. Laurent is a descendant of Pinot Noir but is very unique to Austria.  Available in late August, approx. $18.95

The 2007 Riesling TBA(Trockenbeerenauslese) was very well received.  Aromas of orange zest, apricots, raisins, honeydew melons, compelling viscous caramel sweetness completely in balance with piquant, integrated acidity with a 30 second finish but at the same time, cleansing the palate.  TBA is the sweetest wine in Austria made from botrytized grapes.  Available through private order only in cases of 6 375 ml bottles at $42.95 per bottle.  Please contact us at info@vintagetrade.com or call us Toll Free at 1 866 390-8745