Tag Archives: Blaufrankisch

Two Austrian Gruner Veltliners

Posted on July 31, 2011 by larry

  Today was the perfect day for pruning the Gruner Veltliner! Not a cloud in the sky and a gentle tickle of sunlight – hints of the coming springtime. But it can’t be all work and no play, so we … Continue reading →

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Sneak peek of GRU’s sibling – ‘Blueblood’

Posted on May 28, 2011 by larry

The red Austrian grape, Blaufrankisch, is the sibling to the Austrian white variety, Gruner Veltliner … and here at Hahndorf Hill we produce a delicious example of “Blau”. The variety derives its name from the fact that in medieval times … Continue reading →

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