Weingut Christ Winery

• June 2009

  Gemischter Satz mit Shlag (Schlag) by Alice Feiring, June 24, 2009 About the wines of Vienna and the terroir hype of Wiener Gemischter Satz! Vienna has more than shlag, it has terroir. In fact the snow covered Alps stops at the Danube. It's almost like the mountain range gave a... Read moreGemischter Satz mit Shlag (Schlag) by Alice Feiring, June 24, 2009 About the wines of Vienna and the terroir hype of Wiener Gemischter Satz! Vienna has more than shlag, it has terroir. In fact the snow covered Alps stops at the Danube. It's almost like the mountain range gave a last burb and out of it emerged three defiant mounds of rock and loess. Kahlenberg Nussberg and Bisamberg are just outside of city limits. Cool, no? 1400 of acres of vines, a third of the acreage of Long Island, are in pitching distance of the thriving city of Vienna, home of the sacher torte, home to Freud's favorite cafe and home to some of the best of Josef Hoffman's designs. It serves to reason that the end of the Alps has got to have something special down under. And it deserves respect. But driving through the vines I saw farming that made Champagne look biodynamic. Yes, it was that bad. Except of course for the exceptions. Perhaps because he's in biodynamic conversion, Wien winemaker Fritz Weininger, has become a mentor to fledgling winemakers wanting to go chemical free. Part of this reawakening is a reinvigoration of a white field blend called Gemischter Satz. This GS, has always been the local glug of choice, especially in those Heurigens (those winery restaurants where schnitzel and GS go hand in hand). But the wine just didn't get a whole lot of respect, especially in a region where riesling and gruner are king. Now, this new breed of winemaker, the ones that believe organic or more is the way to go, are making the wines citified and cool. I was slated to lunch with one of them, Jutta Ambrositsch. Hopelessly lost, I arrived at the turn of the century, Schwarzes Kameel, soaked and forty-five minutes late. Ambrositsch, who looked no more than eighteen, sat quietly in a corner booth and was visably relieved when I showed up. So was I. She was a refugee from the graphic arts world. "I needed to work in nature," she told me, and started to play in the dirt in 2004. Wieninger actually donated 2.4 hectare to farm for the cause. She is going to start winemaking classes which I hope will not corrupt her instincts, but for now, Wieninger makes her wine. Yes, he yeasts, as most people there do. Yet, slow fermenters, her wines showed the quality of her passionate farming. The girl does good. She grows Gruners and Rieslings but it was her old-vine Gemischter Satz that spoke loudest to me. Hers comes from a group of vines near the Heurigen-rich town of Grinzing and planted with about twenty varietals. She's got two. My favorite was the Alte Reben, with two extra weeks of hang time. Gemischter Satz, Sommeregg, Reserve Alte Reben, 2006 This little puppy demanded attention. So I thought, I can do that. I'll give you some attention. The wine was intense, complex, bounced from this edge of mineral to honeysuckle with a touch of skunk. And that finish just didn't let go. Jutta's website: http://www.jutta-ambrositsch.at Her GS, as well as another I’m fond of, Rainer Christ’s are available through Darcy & Huber Selections. http://www.darcyandhuber.com In addition, below are other GS currently imported by darcy and huber selections: • Weingut Rainer Christ (Wien Preis 2008) • Weingut Cobenzl (Wien Preis 2008) • Weingut Edlmoser (Wien Preis 2008) • Weingut Hajszan (Austrian Salon Winner 2008) • Weingut Thomas P. Offner (Protege of Rainer Christ very limited inventory) • Weingut Mayer am Pfarrplatz & Rotes Haus (Wien Preis 2008) • Weingut Zahel (Wien Preis 2008) More about Wien Wein Group: http://www.wienwein.net/ More about Alice Feiring: http://www.alicefeiring.com About Alice Feiring From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alice Feiring is an American journalist and author, for several years a wine and travel columnist for Time magazine,[1] and known as an advocate for "natural wine".[2] In addition to contributions to publications such as The New York Times, New York Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, LA Times, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Traveler, her blog "Veritas in Vino" is considered among America's leading wine blogs,[3]and her voice described by Mike Steinberger as part of a new wave of "real flowering of high-quality wine journalism".[4] Her book published in May 2008,[5] The Battle for Wine and Love: Or How I Saved the World from Parkerization, described as "an opinionated look at the fight to preserve authenticity and diversity in wine",[4] due to its perceived "declaration of war" against critic Robert Parker found some controversy well before its date of release.[6][7] Reviewing the book, Eric Asimov later wrote, "Ms. Feiring is an uncompromising judge of wine and people who can no more stomach a lover’s preference for a wine she abhors than she can the presence of a microwave in her kitchen."[8] Feiring's critical statements against California wine as "overblown, over-alcoholed, over-oaked, overpriced and over-manipulated"[9] have also sparked controversy.[10][11][12] An article Feiring wrote for The Upgrader on Men.Style.com, online site of GQ and Details, titled "The Ten Most Overrated Wines in the World", which listed Bordeaux Garagistes, Australian Shiraz, Martinborough Sauvignon blanc, Super-Tuscans, Clos de Vougeot, Long Island wine,Albariño, Screaming Eagle, Sea Smoke Pinot noir and Chilean Cabernet,[13] chiefly drew response from defenders of Long Island wine.[14] ------------------------------------------ The Austrian Wines darcy and huber selections Carlo Huber m +1 401 440 3714 e carlo@darcyandhuber.com Paul Darcy m +1 917 364 1780 e paul@darcyandhuber.com w http://www.darcyandhuber.com Become a fan: http://www.facebook.com/AustrianWines Twitter: www.twitter/austrianwines Taste Live: http://www.tastelive.com Snooth: http://www.snooth.com ------------------------------------------    (hide)

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• May 2009

  Austrian inspired Dinner with the Wines of Vienna June 3rd Winemakers ... Present: Rainer Christ (Weingut Christ) Stefan Hajszan (Weingut Hajszan) Gerhard Lobner (Mayer am Pfarrplatz & Rotes Haus) Michael Martin (Weingut Martinshof) Werner Hauser (Weingut Hauser) Wolfgang... Read moreAustrian inspired Dinner with the Wines of Vienna June 3rd Winemakers ... Present: Rainer Christ (Weingut Christ) Stefan Hajszan (Weingut Hajszan) Gerhard Lobner (Mayer am Pfarrplatz & Rotes Haus) Michael Martin (Weingut Martinshof) Werner Hauser (Weingut Hauser) Wolfgang Krinninger (Weingut Zahel) Menu Aperitif Weingut Hauser - Gelber Muskateller 2008 Marinated Baby Fennel, Anchovis Filet Weingut Martinshof - Rosecco NV Spiced Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Green and White Asparagus Weingut Mayer am Pfarrplatz - Riesling Alsegg 2008 Diver Scallop, English Pea Puree, Fava Beans, Maitaki Mushrooms Weingut Hajszan - Gemischter Satz 2007 Veal Brisket poached in Spring Herb Nage, Ramp Spätzle Weingut Christ - Gemischter Satz Alte Reben 2007 Strip Loin of Natural Brandt Beef, Caramelized Cipollini, Zweigelt Shallots and Rosmary Scented Beef Jus Weingut Zahel - Antares 2006 White Chocolate Passionfruit Tartlette, fresh Strawberries Weingut Esterhazy - Trockenbeeren Auslese Cost $ 130,-- per person including wines 132 West 58th Street New York, NY 10019 between 6 & 7th Avenues Make Reservation Phone: 212 957 5550 Email: eat@seasonalnyc.co    (hide)

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• May 2009

  Austrian Winemakers & Artisanal Cheese Tasting Tuesday June 2nd from 7 to ... Rainer Christ of Weingut Christ (Vienna) – Mephisto Gerhard Lobner of Weingut Rotes Haus (Vienna) – Traminer ‘Edellage’ some other wines from these producers will be available at the... Read moreAustrian Winemakers & Artisanal Cheese Tasting Tuesday June 2nd from 7 to ... Rainer Christ of Weingut Christ (Vienna) - Mephisto Gerhard Lobner of Weingut Rotes Haus (Vienna) - Traminer ‘Edellage’ some other wines from these producers will be available at the bar Cost: $50 per person including wines & cheeses    (hide)

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• May 2009

  June 3rd, 2009 Winemakers Present: Rainer Christ (Weingut Christ) Stefan Hajszan (Weingut Hajszan) Gerhard Lobner (Mayer am Pfarrplatz & Rotes Haus) Michael Martin (Weingut Martinshof) Werner Hauser (Weingut Hauser) Wolfgang Krinninger (Weingut Zahel) Menu Aperitif Weingut... Read moreJune 3rd, 2009 Winemakers Present: Rainer Christ (Weingut Christ) Stefan Hajszan (Weingut Hajszan) Gerhard Lobner (Mayer am Pfarrplatz & Rotes Haus) Michael Martin (Weingut Martinshof) Werner Hauser (Weingut Hauser) Wolfgang Krinninger (Weingut Zahel) Menu Aperitif Weingut Hauser - Gelber Muskateller 2008 Marinated Baby Fennel, Anchovis Filet Weingut Martinshof - Rosecco NV Spiced Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Green and White Asparagus Weingut Mayer am Pfarrplatz - Riesling Alsegg 2008 Diver Scallop, English Pea Puree, Fava Beans, Maitaki Mushrooms Weingut Hajszan - Gemischter Satz 2007 Veal Brisket poached in Spring Herb Nage, Ramp Spätzle Weingut Christ - Gemischter Satz Alte Reben 2007 Strip Loin of Natural Brandt Beef, Caramelized Cipollini, Zweigelt Shallots and Rosmary Scented Beef Jus Weingut Zahel - Antares 2006 White Chocolate Passionfruit Tartlette, fresh Strawberries Weingut Esterhazy - Trockenbeeren Auslese Cost $ 130,-- per person including wines 132 West 58th Street New York, NY 10019 between 6 & 7th Avenues Make Reservation Phone: 212 957 5550 Email: eat@seasonalnyc.com    (hide)

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  April 2009

  Weingut Christ Gemischter Satz 2008

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  Almonds on the nose, this is a very crisp, mineral white. There's a flinty edge to it - high acids. Very nice.

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  April 2009

  Weingut Christ Gelber Muskateller 2008

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  Intense peach and lychee and mangos on the nose. This wine displays lots of acidity - even to a prickle. Nice and oily, with a touch of spice, however, generally its a clean, crisp wine with a nutty finish.

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