Road Trip: Signs of the Times
Driving through villages along the wine routes of Styria, I realize that things have changed since my last visit here. What had started as a new trend in quality among a small handful of wineries has gained momentum. Several modern, new buildings have appeared, all the older houses seem to be freshly painted, and even the flower gardens are a bit brighter. Full-time wineries have expanded and built new cellars and warmly welcome international visitors to modern wine-tasting facilities.
There are now 8 well marked wine roads for motorists, 300 km of bike routes and 400 km of horse riding trails. Lethargic sleepy villages seem to have gained a newfound youth and energy while retaining their old world charm. A wide variety of eateries from simple rustic country inns to gourmet restaurants proudly present local products to hungry and thirsty visitors. The successful Styrian wine generation has come of age and brought on a whole new infrastructure catering to international wine tourists.
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- Road Trip: Intro
- New Generation
- Grapes of (the) Path
- Signs of the Times
- Personality Profile: Eduard Tscheppe
- Quiz
Sleek architecture at Neumeister puts the steep landscape to good use by omitting the need for pumps in the winery.
