Austrian Wine Tasting
Featuring Hopler and Panonica Wines
Special guest - Owner and Winemaker Christoff Hopler
Friday, January 30th, 2026
4pm-6pm
Our 50 hectares of prized vineyards are amongst the oldest geological sites in Burgenland and are located over 8km along the Leithaberg Hills on the NW shore of Lake Neusiedl.
Austrian Wine Tasting
Featuring Hopler and Pannonica Wines
Special guest, Owner and Winemaker Christoff Hopler
Domaine South
Friday, January 30th, 2026
4pm - 6pm
$20
256-759-9952 to Reserve
2024 Hopler Gruner Veltliner, Burgenland, Austria $21.99
Grüner Veltliner (grooner velt-lee-ner) is Austria’s national grape. Famous for its crispness and trademark peppery nose, it has won the hearts of sommeliers across the world for its versatility. It meets the challenges of earthy fresh asparagus and artichokes without making them taste vegetal. It matches perfectly with oyster, peppery wasabi and salads. It is a wine that whispers and can dance to many tunes. Elegant and never dull.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Light yellow-green
Nose: Aromas of pear, tangerine and lime
Palate: Ripe citrus fruit
Food pairing: Excellent as an aperitif or served with fresh salads, asparagus, oysters, sushi or pasta
2024 Pannonica White, Burgenland, Austria $16.99
Light yellow-green, with a spicy and mineral nose, including aromas of apricot, hints of roses and lime. Highly elegant on the palate, carried by fine acidity. Well suited to an array of everyday dishes including chicken, pizza, salads and pasta.
Varieties: Chardonnay, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Stainess Steel fermentation.
NV Pannonica Rose, Burgenland, Austria $16.99
Soft light pink in color, with a fine bouquet of pear and strawberry. Hints of pear, elegantly balanced and luscious. A versatile wine. Delicious as an apertif and with a wide range of dishes from fresh summer salads and barbecued foods to warming winter soups, turkey and autumn roasted vegetables.
Varieties: Blaufränkisch, Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, Stainess Steel fermentation.
2022 Hopler Pinot Noir, Burgenland, Austria $29.99
Pinot Noir from Austria is rarely found however this is initially what intrigued us on tasting this French variety planted in the heart of wine country in Austria. Elegant and aromatic on the palate. Aged for just over a year in used oak barrels (2nd and 3rd pass). No surprise that there is limestone found in the vineyards along with clay. These are ideal matches for Pinot Noir. The Höpler winery is a family-owned estate located southeast of Vienna in the region of Burgenland.
2021 Pannonica Red, Burgenland, Austria $16.99
Pannonia was once a province during the Roman empire and is the reference point for this delightful red Austrian blend made of Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt and even Pinot Noir. Unoaked, easy-drinking and can even be enjoyed with a modest chill.
This wine showcases enticing aromas of dark berry fruits and pepper, leading to a palate bursting with juicy blackberries, subtle spice notes, and velvety tannins. Perfectly paired with a range of dishes, this wine promises a delightful sensory experience. With a harmonious blend of flavors, it offers a delightful experience from start to finish.
2021 Hopler Blaufrankisch, Burgenland, Austria $28.99
Winemaker Notes: Blaufränkisch is the second most widely planted red grape in Austria and our region Burgenland is particularly famous for this grape variety. It is a noble and exciting grape which can express the origins where it is grown. We have a big soft spot for this variety and in time it will deservedly earn a place in the spot light next to the famous Austrian Grüner Veltliner.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Dark ruby red
Nose: Aromas of blackberries and cherries
Palate: Juicy and lively with a velvety texture and elegant structure
Food pairing: Anything roasted and meats with a little more fat – lamb, turkey, goose, pork belly even paneer!
