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”
Tag Archives: Austria
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”
A Wine Life 