Schilfwein
(Schilf = reed) or Strohwein (Stroh = straw) is one of those Pradikats which
exist in Austria but no in Germany (cf Ausbruch). The two terms are sort of
interchangeable and refer to the Pradikat for wine made from grapes dried on
straw, ie the Austrian version of "vin de paille". The grapes are
dried for at least 3 months, to reach the sugar level for Beerenauslese, though
the grapes can be pressed if the sugar level of Trockenbeerenauslese is reached
after two months.
Austrian Schilfwein is not readily available in Hong Kong until recently. I had seen one advertised in a catalogue but had not got around to getting one when I saw them at this year's wine fair. This wine was available for tasting and I also ended up buying a bottle of Zweigelt Schilfwein. A golden yellow colour, this Muskat Ottonel Schilfwein had a sweet nose which surprising contained notes reminiscent of botrytis. The sweet fruity palate was nicely balanced by a long acid finish. The Zweigelt needs another tidbit when I have tried it.
Austrian Schilfwein is not readily available in Hong Kong until recently. I had seen one advertised in a catalogue but had not got around to getting one when I saw them at this year's wine fair. This wine was available for tasting and I also ended up buying a bottle of Zweigelt Schilfwein. A golden yellow colour, this Muskat Ottonel Schilfwein had a sweet nose which surprising contained notes reminiscent of botrytis. The sweet fruity palate was nicely balanced by a long acid finish. The Zweigelt needs another tidbit when I have tried it.
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