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40 years ago Austria wineries got caught sweetening wine with antifreeze, nearly killing the industry (and their customers)
Their wines weren't sweet enough for the German market's taste. Rather than adding corn syrup like normal criminals, they mixed in diethylene glycol, aka antifreeze. The chemical made wines taste ...
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The Changing Face Of Austria’s Wines In The Global Market
Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. It is one of those curiosities of the wine business that as German wine ...
From Beer To Bordeaux: A Top Hamburg Sommelier Redefines Wine Culture
Stefanie Hehn is redefining German wine culture, mentoring sommeliers, and curating world-class pairings at The Fontenay’s ...
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Austria’s wine exports to fall back in 2024, trade body says
In 2023, Austria’s wine exports were worth €248m, largely driven by a “one-off surge” in sales to Germany. During the first three quarters of 2024, sales to Germany, the largest export for Austria’s ...