Wine: Austrian reds
The best Austrian reds come from the Burgenland region.
Red wines from Austria aren’t trendy, but they’re “worth paying attention to,” said Dave McIntyre in The Washington Post. Like northern Italy’s reds, they’re “food-friendly wines with very little oak influence.” Because the 2011 growing season was excellent, it’s a good time to learn the turf. The best Austrian reds come from the Burgenland region, the source of these three standouts.
2009 Leo Hillinger Hill Side ($25). This “energetic” syrah blend has a “smoky” character “rendered sleek and lithe” by 20 percent zweigelt.
2008 Neckenmarkt Blaufränkisch ($13). There’s “a nice purity and lightness” to this blaufränkisch, which features “high-toned fruit, cherry, and plum flavors.”
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
2008 Tinhof Blaufränkisch Von den Hügeln ($26). The acidity of this delicious wine and its “impeccable balance” make it a great choice for a casual dinner.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
-
Today's political cartoons - March 29, 2025
Cartoons Saturday's cartoons - my way or Norway, running orders, and more
By The Week US Published
-
5 tactically sound cartoons about the leaked Signal chat
Cartoons Artists take on the clown signal, baby steps, and more
By The Week US Published
-
Roast lamb shoulder with ginger and fresh turmeric recipe
The Week Recommends Succulent and tender and falls off the bone with ease
By The Week UK Published