For most people, August means the holiday season – sit back, relax and sip a glass of wine. Summer is the high season for agriculture. The winegrowers prepare everything for the beginning of the harvest (usually in August). The winemakers are currently filling the single-vineyard wines of the previous vintage and checking the must weight and pH value of the berries in the vineyard.

This year’s very dry year presents some winegrowers with major challenges. In addition, the uncertainty on the market is a bit depressing. Delivery bottlenecks and price increases on bottles, labels, cardboard boxes or general increased energy and transport costs will become noticeable in the future. The OÖN sommeliers have deliberately chosen ten wines with a very good price-performance ratio so that August delights the senses and doesn’t put too much strain on the budget.

And this is how you order

Order your favorite wines (minimum order quantity is a box of six identical bottles) at wein@nachrichten.at. The winemaker sends these free shipping home.

Fruehwirth Winery

volcanic land
Scheurebe Classic 2021
dumpling
7.50 euros

Scheurebe or Seedling 88 is a cross between Riesling and bouquet grapes. The primary aromas of Riesling prevail. Ripe apricots, grapes, some lemon balm. Fresh and crisp on the palate. The Styrian lightness of being.

Arkadenhof Brolli

Southern Styria DAC
Welschriesling 2021
Gamlitz
8 euro

Casual wine for late afternoon on the terrace. Invigorating freshness of clear apple on the nose, delicately spicy, some citrus, classically developed, stimulating drinkability with a crisp acid structure. A welcome accompaniment to fish appetizers.

Winery Kolkmann

Wagram DAC
Felser Grüner Veltliner
Rock at the Wagram
9.40 euros

The Bio-Veltliner shows a distinctive, finely spicy varietal scent: subtle pepper, yellow pome fruit and a hint of banana. Animating freshness and mineral notes on the palate, expressive and good spiciness. Ideal for late summer evenings.

Hofbauer-Schmidt winery

Weinviertel
Sauvignon Blanc
Mühlweg 2021
Hohenwarth
9 euros

Sauvignon Blanc state winner in Lower Austria. Typical aromas of peppers, tomato leaves, elder and gooseberries. Complex on the palate, full-bodied, with mineral spiciness and a balanced acid structure.

Winery Aigner

Kremstal DAC
Riesling Weinzierlberg 2021
Krems
9.30 euros

The vineyard Weinzierlberg with sandy loam and loess offers perfect conditions for this Riesling. Fine nuances of peach and finesse-rich acidity. Perfect accompaniment to grilled and fish dishes.

Vineyard fisherman

volcanic land
Fine wine white 2021
streets
9.50 euros

Drinking pleasure from the Vulkanland: A white cuvée, dominated by Welschriesling accompanied by Pinot Blanc and Muscaris. Floral fragrance play, delicate mint and ripe stone fruit in the aroma. Very fresh, lively and harmonious on the palate with an aftertaste.

Plushkovits Winery

Leithaberg
Chardonnay 2021
Leithaprodersdorf
10 Euro

The international Burgundy variety loves the Leithaberg profile. Subtle aromas of apple and delicate spice. The taste spectrum spans an elegant arc from chalky-calcareous to powerful fruity sweetness. Long finish. An all-rounder as a meal companion.

Winery Gager

Central Burgenland
Blaufränkisch Rosé 2021
Deutschkreutz
7.80 euros

Horst Gager proves: Blaufränkisch is very suitable for rosé. Radiant pink, floral aromas, some stone fruit and exotic fruits. Elegant acid play, fresh and fruity and animating. An uncomplicated, summery pleasure wine.

Winery Gober & Freinbichler

Central Burgenland
Cuvée house brand red 2020
Horichon
8.90 euros

Renaissance of the designation house brand. A structured blend of Merlot, Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt. Ripe berry aroma, juicy tannins and a good balance of extract, acidity and alcohol. May be enjoyed slightly chilled (15°C).

Winery Grosser Wein

Eisenberg DAC
Classic 2019
Castle
11.90 euros

Crimson in the glass, the nose is spoiled with fruity notes of sour cherries, blackberries and some pepper. Finely structured on the palate with typical spice from Eisenberg. Nicely integrated acidity, dense but soft tannins and a refreshing, soft finish.

… and something to eat

Rudi and Karl Obauer have been among the best for four decades without losing their grip on reality. In their new cookbook “Total Obauer!” (GU Verlag) they show a cross-section of their very good cuisine.

Char with red cabbage sauce, peas and tomatoes

Ingredients for four people:
4 char fillets, 150 to 200 g each, salt, pepper

For the sauce: 1 small onion, 150 g red cabbage, cornstarch, 125 ml crème fraîche, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 pinch of cayenne pepper, 40 ml elderberry liqueur, 1 sprig of thyme, 3 tbsp red wine or raspberry vinegar, 2 tbsp grated horseradish, 125 ml red wine , Salt

For the tomatoes: 1 tbsp butter, olive oil, sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, 250g small tomatoes (ideally date tomatoes), mint, cornstarch, salt

For the peas: 300 g mangetout, 1 tbsp butter, sugar,
Salt

Preparation:
Sauce: Finely chop the cabbage and peeled onion. Gently simmer all the ingredients except for the flour and crème fraîche in 500 ml water for approx. 20 minutes. Mix in the créme fraiche, thicken the sauce if necessary and season with salt. Heat the butter and olive oil with a pinch of sugar, cumin and cayenne pepper, put in the tomatoes, add the mint and sauté for a few minutes in the covered pan. Possibly bind. Season with salt.

Glaze the peas in 1 tbsp butter with a pinch of sugar, salt, salt the fillets, very lightly pepper, cook with the skin side up over steam.

Place the peas, tomatoes and fillets in deep plates. Whip the sauce until foamy, pour over the fish and vegetables.