Wines of Austria - Softcover

Blom, Philipp

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840007990 ISBN 13: 9781840007992

Publisher: Miller/Mitchell Beazley, 1709

The Wines of Austria provides a complete introduction to the fine wines of Austria, which are beginning to appear on the lists of serious wine merchants. A country that produces several superb varieties, Austria is now becoming known for its wines, which are of a similar quality but are much more affordably priced than comparable wines from France and Germany.

Starting with the history of Austrian wine, going back to the Celts and the Romans and working his way up to the technological advances of the present day, Philipp Blom examines the regions in which top wines are made and focuses on the growers and varieties in each area. From Wachau to Styria, the Kamptal to the Burgenland, this is a book for all wine lovers who want to broaden their scope and tantalize their palates by learning all about the exciting wines now available from Austrian vineyards.

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About the Author:

Philipp Blom obtained a PhD in Jewish philosophy at Oxford. He has worked in publishing and as a journalist and translator in both London and Paris. He first became interested in the wines of Austria in the early 1990s whilst studying in Vienna and has pursued this passion ever since, visiting the regions regularly. He writes for wine journals in three languages and contributes to Tom Stevenson's Wine Report. He is the author of a number of books, including The Simmons Papers, To Have and To Hold, Diderot, d'Alembert and the Encyclopedie which was published in 2004. He lives in Paris.

Review:

"The bandwagon to jump aboard for fine white wines . . . is undoubtedly that labeled Austria. This is where connoisseurs can find elegance, fruit, and complexity." -- Jancis Robinson, Financial Times

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