Grinzing Wine District in Vienna, Austria

in #wine7 years ago

One thing that I've put on my 'do-over' list is to go back to Austria and experience more of it's incredible wine region and culture. We had a great time there don't get me wrong, I'll just make sure to slow down a bit next time!

One adventure that we went on was visiting Grinzing, a quaint little suburb outside of Vienna full of old wine taverns. The history of this place dates back to the 12th century, and the buildings look like you've just walked into a fairy tale.

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When coming here, you'll want to visit a Heuriger, a wine establishment where winemakers showcase their new vintages (Heuriger literally translates to 'this year's wine'). Traditionally, winemakers would showcase the wine and the guests would bring their own food, but these days you will usually find a cold and hot menu available, typically buffet style. As a girl who is a self-proclaimed foodie I wanted to order everything on the menu, but sadly was not very hungry. But once I saw 'Lard' on the menu, it became my Moses and my stomach parted like the sea to make room. Spreadable pork fat? YES PLEASE! How I am not 400lbs is beyond me.

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Careful when planning a trip here though. The Heuriger are sometimes only open in certain seasons, but there are some that are year round as well. Even these ones will have tricky hours though, so just make sure you do your research beforehand or you may find yourself just wandering around for the day. Not an awful alternative, but it won't include wine :(

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We loved our time here and I'm already making a game plan to get better-acquainted with Austria next time <3

Thanks for reading <3

Jen

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I love how you describe lard as 'spreadable pork fat'. I've never thought of looking at it this way haha!

Looks like a cool place. I've got friends that are expats near Berlin, they love Vienna. Maybe I'll make it up there sometime. Italy this summer, Paris last summer. Great photos, loved the post! @markrmorrisjr

Thanks! We loved Italy too, hope you have a great time visiting this summer! Following you, would love your support back :)

I was already following you, and upvoted your post. Keep it up!

Oh great! Thanks! :)

“But once I saw 'Lard' on the menu, it became my Moses and my stomach parted like the sea to make room. Spreadable pork fat? YES PLEASE!”

🙋🏻‍♀️ Me hands down!! I love that line! Looks incredible!

Awesome post like it and upvoted.

Thank you so much for sharing your time in Austria with us. I can see that you had a beautiful time. It is truly a beautiful share.

This is a nice adventure. It must have being a really good time. Thanks for sharing

That's awesome, something I dream of doing, there is a winery there with my family name I would love to visit.

beautiful houses. I really liked your photos. about the expense of pork fat - it's very tasty. I love pork fat)) it is worth to travel there

I alwaiys wanted to see Australia closer like some one living or had a trip there, thank you, i love ur post and im following, waiting to see your next great work