Austria is our 3BOTTLES destination this month. Home to both Freud and Mozart, Austria is a country with a rich viticultural history, but until the 1990s their wines were nowhere to be found on shelves here in the U.S. We really like their wines and want to move folks beyond the notion that Austrian wines are just like German wines.

Austria is our choice this month for a number of reasons, maybe the most compelling being Austrian wines represent a perfect choice for the foods we enjoy in the spring. The success of Austrian wines in America over the last 5 years is due in large part to visibility on important restaurant wine lists. Their popularity has grown to the point where if you show up toting a bottle of Gruner Vetliner to share among friends, they no longer look at you like you’ve arrived from another planet. Learning about the wines of Austria seems timely to our group at 3CUPS, and the wines we’re tasting from the 2007 vintage are too good not to dote on.

Our May 3BOTTLES Austria set has hit the streets. $50, and we think laden with greatness. Come by to pick yours up today. Or click here to sign up to receive 3BOTTLES on a regular monthly basis.