Willi Klinger is the Head of Austrian Wine Marketing and was born as the son of Viennese restaurateurs. So aside from his vast knowledge on everything concerning Austrian wine, Willi's wisdom of the country's cuisine is similarly extensive. He tells us about what foods you shouldn't miss on your trip to Vienna and shares some of the secrets of the Austrian cuisine.

Austria's Wine Country

Willi Klinger - on the secrets of Austrian wine and cuisine

As an experienced traveler of the Austrian region, American Erin Grace can tell you where to go and what to do on your first visit: from boat rides, to bicycling, to meeting the locals - Erin is here to help.

Erin Grace - an experienced Austria traveler

What happens when you combine wonderful wines with live music, nature, fashion shows, and fantastic food? You get the Carnuntum Experience! Wine expert and co-organizer Dorli Muhr gives us the low-down about this two-week long festival in Lower Austria that is sure to be fun for the entire family.

Dorli Muhr - the Carnuntum Experience: a blend of wine and events

What is it like to grow up in Austria? We ask Paul Darcy, who spent most of his childhood in Vienna. He now lives in the U.S. and imports Austrian wines together with his business partner Carlos Huber.

Paul Darcy - on growing up in Vienna

The Burgenland is Austria's most easterly state. It used to belong to Hungary, but became a part of Austria in 1921, which makes it the most recent addition to Austrian states. The result is a region so multicultural and diverse, perfect for travelers with a free spirit, as Christian Zechmeister, Marketing Director of the Burgenland, explains in our podcast. Aside from 300 days of sunshine a year, there are many other things that make the Burgenland a fantastic place to visit.

Christian Zechmeister - on Wines from the Burgenland

Rainer Christ is the proud owner of Weingut Christ, a winery that effectively combines ancient family tradition with modernity. For more than four centuries Rainer's family has produced wine in Austria. Today, Rainer is one of the most successful winemakers in the country and a member of WIENWEIN, a group of four Viennese winemakers, whose goal is to define the new quality standards for Viennese wine.

Rainer Christ - a winemaker in Vienna

We have captured some of the voices of the Austrian wine country and invite you to listen in. Vintners, wine lovers and travelers share their stories and love of Austrian wine.

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Austria's Wine Country

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