🍷 Episode 58: Zweigelt – The Juicy Charmer

Meet your next favorite red wine grape! In this episode, we’re getting cozy with Zweigelt — Austria’s most planted red variety that’s bursting with juicy charm, spicy flair, and a backstory that’s anything but average. Whether you’ve sipped it before or it’s brand new to your radar, this is one grape that deserves a spot in your glass.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- Why Zweigelt is Austria’s go-to red — and the surprising story behind its creation 
- What it tastes like (spoiler: think black cherry, plum, and a touch of violet) 
- How winemakers shape its personality with both stainless steel and oak 
- Where it grows best — from Austria to Canada and beyond 
- What dishes pair beautifully with it, from schnitzel to mushroom risotto 

If you’re ready to step outside your usual vino routine, Zweigelt’s got your name on it. Subscribe to the show and stick around — there’s a whole world of wine grapes waiting to be explored, one sip at a time. Cheers! 🍷

6 sec intro

21 sec outro