Discover a bright wine made from Austria’s most-planted red grape in 2017 Villa Haas Zweigelt. Dry and light-bodied with red fruit notes, Zweigelt has similar qualities to Pinot Noir. Opening with an elegant bouquet, this richly-colored red expresses tart cherries and raspberries with floral touches. The palate is fruity with spicy overtones, followed by soft tannins and a satisfying finish. Home to mountainous vineyards planted across diverse terroir, Austria as a wine region is perhaps lesser known, but just as exciting as its European counterparts. The country’s cooler climate is well-suited toward producing fresh, refined wines with pure fruit expression. Grown in Niederösterreich by a winery established in 1906, grapes were hand-harvested and matured on fine lees before bottling. Best served slightly chilled, this Zweigelt will add pizzazz to grilled foods and picnic nibbles: think barbecue chicken, bratwurst, and macaroni salad. It’s also surprisingly complementary to shellfish, especially when cooked in a vinegary or tomato-based broth. Adorned with a charming villa, the label makes this bottle a great housewarming gift for red wine lovers! Sniff Sip Repeat This wine is featured in Episode 15: Going Green for St. Patty's Day of our podcast.