Crafting one’s own wine blend is a unique opportunity that wine enthusiasts shouldn’t miss. At a top Burgenland winery, guests can enjoy the art of winemaking through a guided tour and hands-on blending experience. This 3-hour journey not only allows participants to create a personalized wine, but also provides insights into the region’s viticulture and the nuances of flavor profiles. Whether a seasoned oenophile or a curious newcomer, this experience promises to elevate one’s appreciation for the complexities of wine.
Key Points
- Participate in a 3-hour wine blending experience with a top Burgenland winegrower, creating your own unique wine blend from three different varieties.
- Enjoy a guided tour of the vineyard, wine cellar, and winery, learning about viticulture and the winemaking process.
- Taste at least four selected wines and experiment with blending the ideal ratio of the three varieties.
- The experience is led in both German and English, catering to participants from diverse backgrounds.
- Limited accessibility for participants with special needs, as the experience may not be suitable for certain individuals.
Experience Overview
Customers can cuvee their own wine with a top Burgenland winegrower during this 3-hour experience.
Priced from €199.00 per person, the experience offers free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Guests can reserve their spot and pay later.
Priced from €199.00 per person, the experience offers free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Guests can reserve their spot and pay later.
The experience includes a guided tour of the vineyard, wine cellar, and winery, where they’ll learn about viticulture and winemaking.
Participants will blend their own wine from three different varieties and taste at least four selected wines with commentary.
They’ll also receive a small culinary refreshment and a bottle of their custom-blended wine to take home.
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Guided Tour Details
As part of the experience, guests are taken on a guided tour of the vineyard (weather permitting), wine cellar, and winery.
They’ll learn about viticulture and the winemaking process firsthand.
Upon arrival, guests receive a welcome glass of Frizzante.
Throughout the tour, they’re provided with documentation to record their preferred blending ratio for their personal wine.
Wine Blending Experience
The wine blending experience allows guests to create their own unique blend from three different wine varieties.
Participants will taste at least four selected wines and receive commentary on each. During the tasting, a small culinary refreshment will be served.
After the tasting, guests can experiment with blending their ideal ratio of the three varieties. The final blend is then bottled, labeled, and provided for the guest to take home as a personalized souvenir of their winemaking experience.
This hands-on experience lets visitors explore the art of wine cuvée.
Language and Instructor
Although the experience is led in German and English, some content may be automatically translated, catering to a diverse audience.
The instructor speaks both languages fluently, ensuring participants can fully engage and understand the guided tour, wine tasting, and blending process.
This multilingual approach allows guests from various backgrounds to enjoy the winemaking journey, regardless of their primary language.
Whether you’re a native German or English speaker, or someone in between, the experience is designed to be accessible and informative for all.
More Great Tours NearbyParticipant Requirements
This experience isn’t suitable for several groups of participants.
Pregnant women, wheelchair users, children under 18, people with a cold, visually impaired individuals, and hearing-impaired individuals aren’t able to participate.
For all others, comfortable shoes and a jacket are recommended. Closed-toe shoes are required.
The experience is designed for participants who can navigate the vineyard and winery environments safely and engage with the hands-on wine blending process.
Accessibility is limited, so those with special needs should consider whether this experience meets their requirements.
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes and a jacket are essential for this experience. Visitors should wear closed-toe shoes to safely navigate the vineyards and winery.
A jacket is recommended, as the temperature can fluctuate, especially in the cellar. Bringing a water bottle is also a good idea, as the tastings and blending process can be thirsty work.
While the winery provides all the necessary equipment for the wine blending, guests may want to bring a notebook and pen to record their preferred blend ratio.
Getting There
The winery is conveniently located in the heart of Burgenland, a renowned wine region in Austria.
The winery is conveniently located in the heart of Burgenland, a renowned wine region in Austria.
It’s easily accessible by car, with ample free parking available on-site. For those relying on public transportation, the winery is a short taxi or rideshare ride from the nearest train station.
Detailed directions are provided upon booking, ensuring a hassle-free arrival.
The tour accommodates guests with limited mobility, with step-free access to the main areas. Just let the staff know about any special needs when making your reservation.
Getting to the winery is a breeze, so you can focus on creating your custom cuvée.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Bring My Own Wine to Blend?
No, participants cannot bring their own wine to blend. The experience includes tasting and blending wines provided by the winery as part of the guided tour and winemaking process.
Is There a Minimum Group Size Requirement?
There’s no minimum group size for this wine blending experience. You can reserve a spot and attend solo or with a group. The tour and blending activities accommodate individual participants without any group requirements.
Can I Choose My Own Wine Varieties to Blend?
Yes, participants can choose from 3 different wine varieties to blend their own unique cuvée during the experience. The instructor will provide guidance on the blending process and tasting.
Do You Provide Transportation to the Winery?
No, transportation to the winery is not provided. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to the venue. The experience takes place at the winery, and visitors must make their own way there.
Is There an Option to Extend the Experience Duration?
Yes, the experience duration can be extended for an additional fee. Guests can add extra time to further explore the winery, taste more wines, or extend the blending session. The extended experience is subject to availability.
The Sum Up
This unique wine blending experience in Burgenland, Austria, offers an immersive journey into the art of winemaking. Participants can create their own personalized wine blend, guided by a top local winegrower. With options in both German and English, the experience caters to wine enthusiasts of all backgrounds, culminating in a one-of-a-kind keepsake bottle to cherish.
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