tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7039015367701651107.post1024371616422620352..comments2023-11-05T01:11:48.307-08:00Comments on Nancy on Wine: Austria Part V: From the Kremstal to the WachauNancy Deprezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00898821881106722982noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7039015367701651107.post-56892633868983978192011-12-17T02:22:26.628-08:002011-12-17T02:22:26.628-08:00A distinct, dry, medium to full-bodied red wine wi...A distinct, dry, medium to full-bodied red wine with an aroma similar to plums and cherries with hints of black tea, chocolate and coffee.Wine Gift Membershiphttp://www.wineofthemonthclub.com/category/wine-of-the-month-club-gift-membershipsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7039015367701651107.post-29471513063609019892008-07-18T11:24:00.000-07:002008-07-18T11:24:00.000-07:00Great report, Nancy. I'm a bit jealous as I only ...Great report, Nancy. I'm a bit jealous as I only had the time and mobility to visit Nikolaihof when I was in Vienna a couple of years back. Had the '93 GV Vinothek then as well, definitely outstanding juice. I really wanted to see Alzinger on the same trip but, without a car, it was just too tricky.<BR/><BR/>As to vertical versus horizontal plantings, the vineyards in the Mosel, Rheingau and Mittelrhein are often too steep to allow for farming and labor across the hill. Working up and down makes for better stability and also makes some minor forms of mechanization more feasible.David McDuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03274955351036700406noreply@blogger.com