Kings, Empires, & Wine: A History of Austria
Travel through Austria's legendary wine regions and discover the extraordinary history that unfolded among the vineyards. From Richard the Lionheart, held captive at Dürnstein in the Wachau DAC from December 1192 to March 1193, taste the wines of the landscape he would have looked out upon during his captivity. Follow the Danube eastward and learn about the "Wine Bandits" of the Weinviertel. Then to Burgenland DAC when the historic village of Rust stopped the Ottoman Empire advance of 1683 with their 'Liquid Gold'. Discover how Austrian farmsteads opened their doors following decree Emperor Joseph II in 1784 to give rise to the "Heuriger Culture". In the Thermenregion DAC, discover Austria's distinctive Rotgipfler and Zierfandler and the celebrated wines of Gumpoldskirchen that was served at the 1947 wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Led by a CMS Sommelier, this is more than a wine tasting-it is a journey through Austria's history, told through Wines.
Travel through Austria's legendary wine regions and discover the extraordinary history that unfolded among the vineyards. From Richard the Lionheart, held captive at Dürnstein in the Wachau DAC from December 1192 to March 1193, taste the wines of the landscape he would have looked out upon during his captivity. Follow the Danube eastward and learn about the "Wine Bandits" of the Weinviertel. Then to Burgenland DAC when the historic village of Rust stopped the Ottoman Empire advance of 1683 with their 'Liquid Gold'. Discover how Austrian farmsteads opened their doors following decree Emperor Joseph II in 1784 to give rise to the "Heuriger Culture". In the Thermenregion DAC, discover Austria's distinctive Rotgipfler and Zierfandler and the celebrated wines of Gumpoldskirchen that was served at the 1947 wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Led by a CMS Sommelier, this is more than a wine tasting-it is a journey through Austria's history, told through Wines.