Podcasts about lake neusiedl

Exploring the wines & region of Lake Neusiedl, Austria. Resources from this episode: Books: The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023) Websites: Austrian Wine: https://www.austrianwine.com Austrian Vineyards [wine maps]: https://www.austrianvineyards.com Burgenland:UNESCO World Heritage Site: Lake Neusiedl, https://www.burgenland.info/en/dc/detail/POI/neusiedler-see-seewinkel-national-park-2 New York Times: Scandal Over Poisoned Wine Embitters Village in Austria, Tagliabue, J. (2 August 1985) https://www.nytimes.com/1985/08/02/world/scandal-over-poisoned-wine-embitters-village-in-austria.html Show Caves: Kellergasse Purbach, (2023) https://www.showcaves.com/english/at/subterranea/Purbach.html Wine Searcher: Neusiedlersee DAC Wine, Editorial (20 March 2024) https://www.wine-searcher.com/regions-neusiedlersee Glass in Session Episodes Relevant to this Episode: S2E2: Behind Botrytis - Beautiful Wines from Ugly Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s2e2-behind-botrytis-beautiful-wines-from-ugly-grapes S3E4: Wine from Dried Grapes https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s3e4-wine-from-dried-grapes S9E3 Ice Wine/Icewine/Eiswein (Baby?) https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s9e3-ice-wineicewineeiswein-baby S13E5 Bourbon https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/bourbon-the-distinctly-american-spirit   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

Julie Norman and Simon Brooke discuss the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, Antony Blinken in sub-Saharan Africa, the cost of living crisis and the legacies of musical icons Olivia Newton John and Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier. Also: Alexei Korolyov on the battle to save Lake Neusiedl on the Austria-Hungary border.

*Floods in Germany: the political fallout for Laschet * Scientists: extreme weather is due to climate change * Controversial Hungarian construction project on Lake Neusiedl *

Today’s episode features Franz Weninger who is an iconic producer who cultivates his land biodynamically on both sides of the Austrian-Hungarian border. Franz described his remarkable terroirs in great depth, justified the importance of various soil qualities and of their health. You can also learn about the effects of the Lake Neusiedl or Fertő on the microclimate, why handwork is essential in the vineyards, the soil differences across the border and how they result in different growing conditions and cover crops. Franz also reveals the tipping point after which he decided to work in a much more sustainable matter in the vineyards and became a biodynamic farmer later on. You can hear our opinions about the substantial differences among European and New World wine cultures by and large, as well as the Austrian and the Hungarian wine heritage. We also tasted some characterful Blaufränkisch or Kékfrankos together, while talking about vintage variations, varietal characters and the potential of the grape itself. Very educational, substantial and charming conversation with a man, who is responsibly creating glamorous wines vintage after vintage. You can also watch the entire video call no the Wine Ghosts youtube channel if you like. Enjoy!Guest: Franz Weninger | Winery WeningerFranz's Instagram: @franz_weningerWine Ghosts' Channels (Instagram, Podcast etc.): https://linktr.ee/wineghosts Wine Ghosts' E-Mail: infowineghosts@gmail.com

Carnuntum is a small wine region in Austria with only 2% of the wine growing area, but it packs a punch in quality. A short drive from Vienna, Carnuntum is an old Roman hub, with a rich history and its wine is only just making an impact on the international wine scene. Christina Netzl, from Weingut Netzl joins – a producer who is largely responsible for putting this region on the map and making its red wines, especially of Zweigelt, so well-known and respected. Here are the show notes: We discuss the location of Carnuntum, its storied Roman history, and its unique position in Austria as an extremely high-quality wine region. Christina gives us an idea of what the terroir is like in Carnuntum, the challenges with a windy climate, and the positive effects of the Danube, Lake Neusiedl, and the Pannonian Plain (which was once an old seabed!) on the climate and weather in the region. We learn about the differences between the reds of Burgenland to the south, and the small Carnuntum region: the reds in Carnuntum are acidic, fresh, with bright fruit and ample spice. The wines are never overshadowed by the use of oak, which is used to support flavors, not to get “in front of the fruit” (I loved this phrase!).   Christina tells us about the very long, drawn out process of getting a Districtus Austriae Controllus (DAC) designation for Carnuntum. We learn how very collaborative Carnuntum is – all winemakers had to agree to the standards of the DAC before it was finalized (very unusual!) We discuss Carnuntum’s own classification system. Here are the German names: Gebietswein (regional wine) Ortswein (village wine) Riedenwein (single-vineyard wine) When wines can’t be classified as Carnuntum, they’re designated “Niederösterreich” which is sort of like Vins de Pays d’Oc (like from all of the Languedoc, for example) in France. The wines can come from a very large area all over the northeastern part of Austria. For smaller producers, it’s usually from their individual area, but the wine doesn’t qualify for the stricter DAC regulation. Christina explains "Rubin Carnuntum”, a Zweigelt made in a certain style by a small group of producers (each has one under her own label – e.g., Netzl Rubin Carnuntum) We discuss the name Zweigelt, and the link to its creator, an enthusiastic member of the Nazi party. Christina tells us about the importance of Netzl working the land organically, how she is thrilled when she travels that people even know Austria makes wine, and the challenges she has had both as a woman, a young person, and a daughter taking over a family business. A really fascinating look at an up and coming, (yet old and well-established) region! _______________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week:   Wine Access  Visit: www.wineaccess.com/normal and for a limited time get $20 off your first order of $50 or more!  Wine Access is a web site that has exclusive wines that overdeliver for the price (of which they have a range). Check out their awesome wine site with fantastic, hard to find wines -- you won't regret it!    Thanks to YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople And get your copy Wine For Normal People Book today! 

Binaural recording - listen with headphones! Generative soundscape based on a two-dimensional random walk between four binaural soundscapes with kids, recorded in spring and summer 2019: 1) beach of a small lake near Suchdol (CZ) 2) kids animation room at the South Bohemian Museum in Budweis (CZ) 3) visitor's platform of the so-called "Fire Tower" in Sopron (HU) 4) skating ring at Lake Neusiedl in Rust (A) Part of the work-in-progress H.E.A.D. http://www.essl.at/works/HEAD.html

Austria Overview: Same latitude as Burgundy – more continental, less Atlantic influence in climate Soils: Range of soils Lots of different grapes Whites: Grüner, Riesling Top reds: Blauer zweigelt with St. Laurent, Blaufränkisch, Pinot Noir Great value for $ -- not a lot of mass brands= Austria reds -- growing region overview Pannonian Area – southeast of Vienna Warmer climate Burgenland: in eastern Austria, south of Vienna and along the border with Hungary 14 red wine grape varieties for production of quality wine – 1/3 of Austrian vineyard The Grapes: Blaufränkisch: Origins: Crossing between Blauer Zimmettraube x Gouais Blanc (Weißer Heunisch) Often confused with Gamay In the vineyard: Vigorous, early budding, late ripening, needs warm climate. Can be inky with no flavor if over-cropped but laws keep yields down 6% of total vineyard Flavors: Brambly berry or cherry, fresh acidity with some tannin. Spiciness and depth, with good acidity Key Areas Burgenland: Center of red wine culture in Austria Südburgenland:majority are hobby winemakers, or supplement their income with another job or profession, wines sold in Buschenschank (local taverns) Eisenberg DACis fantastic for lighter style Blaufränkisch with mineral notes Leithaberg DAC–cooler sites away from lake. Often blends of Blaufränkisch with up to 15% Zweigelt, St. Laurent. Fuller bodied with mineral notes. Neusiedlersee: Near Lake Neusiedl. Styles range from unoaked and fruity to oak aged and big, can be blended Niederösterreich, Carnuntum: Aromatic, dark berry notes, peppery spice, licorice and tar with bright freshness Vineyards in three principal hilltops south of the Danube Hot summers and cold winters, an influence that in combination with the moderating effects of the nearby Danube and (Lake Neusiedl) ripen grapes   St. Laurent Origin: From Niederösterreich. Name probably refers to St. Lawrence whose Saint’s day falls on 10 August, when variety veraison begins. In the vineyard: mid-ripening, needs deep soils or irritgation or at risk from late frosts, can develop rot in the fall – very finicky. Low/erratic yields. Can be delicious, ripens earlier than Pinot Noir, can grow on more diverse sites than Pinot – better grape for growers Flavors: Aromatic, velvety/silky, good color, good tannin with sour or dark cherry, blackberry, smoke and black pepper spice. Like a powerful Pinot Key Areas: Mostly SE of Vienna in Burgenland’s Neusiedlersee Thermenregion: Name from thermal, sulphuric water springs. Cistercian monks revitalised viticulture during the Middle Ages West of Vienna in Weinvertel – large region   Zweigelt Origin: 1922 at the Teaching and Research Centre for Viticulture and Horticulture (LFZ) in Klosterneuburg. Cross of Blaufränkisch x St. Laurent. Grandchild of Gouais Blanc and Pinot (like Burgundy) Most widespread red in Austria, in all wine-producing regions In the vineyard: Early budding, earlier ripening than Blaufrankisch, yields are high, have to manage vigor. Demands little from the soil Flavors: Spiced cherry and raspberry withexotic spice, floral notes, and cinnamon.Can be early-drinking with no oak OR stronger wines from barrel aging Can be blended -- with Cabernet and Merlot or with Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent Can be like Beaujolais. Style depends on yield and vinification: bigger yields, simple; low yields -- full-bodied, can age Key Areas: Mostly Niederosterreich -- Kamptal is very good, marketed under the designation of "Niederösterreich". In Weinviertel north of Vienna Best wines from Neusiedlersee, Burgenland: reflects the region's climate and soil Pinot Noir One to watch. Can range – light and boring to more layered examples _________________________________________ Thank you to our sponsors this week who make the podcast possible:   YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon, who are helping us to make the podcast possible and who we give goodies in return for their help!Check it out today: https://www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   The Great Courses Plus  Who doesn't want to learn!? The Great Courses Plus makes you smarter and more well rounded. With thousands of outstanding video lectures that you can watch or listen to any time and anywhere, The Great Courses Plus is an easy way to stimulate your brain and make you smarter! Challenge yourself! Learn guitar like I'm trying to with Learn How to Play Guitar For a free trial, support the show and go to my special URL www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wine