Your Private Wine Masterclass with Int’l Expert Judge
Description
Where else in the world can you taste and learn about wine in a 600-year-old cellar with a professional wine judge and a wine grower? On this tour you will become knowledgeable about the local Austrian varieties and know enough to blindly determine the difference between them, like a professional wine judge. Your host is Darrel Joseph who specialized in the wine sector for more than 30 years as an international wine judge, journalist and lecturer, providing expertise to some of the world’s most important wine competitions and publications. In this specially curated tasting experience, he will guide you through Austria’s key wine regions, grape varieties, and styles - featuring wines from historic family wineries as well as boutique start-ups. Your co-host, Chris Sciacca, is the later. After spending 25 years in the technology industry, Chris exchanged his suit for overalls and started a small, organic winery in 2022. He will share some details on viticulture.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for people who have a fear of small spaces.
Reviews(2)
Darryl is EXCEPTIONAL! His career in the wine sector is fascinating, and he created the best experience for us. We tasted 8 wines, which was generous, and the time flew by. We knew nothing about Viennese wines when we started but are now eager to continue our education and see what we can purchase at home.
Thank you so much ! And what a pleasure it was to spend those hours with you. Such a brilliant time, and I'm so glad that I could inspire you to experience and learn more about Austrian wines! You both have great palates, so keep on sipping! Hope to taste with you again !
Darrel was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The wine was tasty and suited to our tastes. His explanations of the differences in the wines, such as sun exposure and soils, were worthwhile. A very pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
Thank you so much - it was such a pleasure to taste with you, and to show you variations in aroma and flavor appreciation along with the other aspects of the seven wines and their regions! The time together was excellent ! Keep swirling !
