Episode 249 of The Drinking Hour sees Dirceu Vianna Junior MW join host David Kermode to discuss Sauvignon Blanc from Styria (Steiermark) in Austria, following the 2025 IWSC Global Judging event in the region that saw an impressive number of examples take gold medals.
The duo begin the episode with a chat about the qualities behind Austrian Sauvignon Blanc’s rise to become the sixth most planted white grape variety in the country, including terroir and climate. From ripeness combined with mountain freshness, the two IWSC judges discuss exactly what makes Sauvignon Blanc from Styria so appealing.
Vianna Junior MW discusses the use of oak in making the wines, his advice to producers and why the wines are commanding premium prices. The episode concludes with the region’s other important varieties, the producers to look out for and why Styria itself makes such a wonderful destination for wine lovers.
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