After a fascinating lunch at Hofmeisterei Hitzberger, one of the must-go restaurants of the region and one that I was grateful that Michelin does not rate, as it would definitely would earn one or two (along with those increased bookings). Its service is down to earth, efficient and with great attitude. The food is refined,Continue reading “Pulp Fiction Hospitality with Erich Machherndl”
Category Archives: Trips
Day 1, Roter, Botrytis and Tradition
After a bumpy arrival in Vienna, which included a lost luggage I was ready the next morning to begin tasting the precise wines of Kremstal. My first stop was Mantlerhof, a winery located just about 10 minutes from the town of Krems, settled in an old monastery that has been owned by the Mantler familyContinue reading “Day 1, Roter, Botrytis and Tradition”
Introduction: An Austrian Getaway
I still remember the first time I drank a glass of Austrian wine, it happened to be in a fresh spring day of 2016 while ordering a nice plate of the delicious local specialty Mangalitza ham in the Naschtmarkt in Vienna. When asked what I wanted to drink I let the owner give me hisContinue reading “Introduction: An Austrian Getaway”
First Impressions on Romania
As you land in Bucharest’s Airport you notice the vast green land around, dotted by fairly squared white buildings, I was already getting that sparkle you get every time you visit somewhere new. After a fairly fast passport control and getting the car rental done, I drove down to Bucharest, that being peak hour meantContinue reading “First Impressions on Romania”
Off to Romania
Today I am leaving for an express trip to Romania in which I will be able not only to taste some of the thriving wine scene but also be able to meet some of the winemakers of Dealu Mare, in order to get a better idea of this fairly unknown wine country. As I haveContinue reading “Off to Romania”
A Wine Life 