How do you pronounce Zierfandler?

Zierfandler is pronounced TSEER-fand-ler.

Where does Zierfandler come from?

Zierfandler grows in Thermenregion, Austria.

Expect pistachio, almond, white pepper, honeyed pear. Closest familiar reference: a weighty, spiced Chardonnay with more nerve and a longer memory.

Tasting profile: Pistachio and honeyed pear over a spine of acidity, with a white-pepper warmth that lingers longer than you expect.
Where it grows: Thermenregion, Austria
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How do you pronounce Zierfandler?: Zierfandler is pronounced TSEER-fand-ler.
Where does Zierfandler come from?: Zierfandler grows in Thermenregion, Austria.
What does Zierfandler taste like?: Expect pistachio, almond, white pepper, honeyed pear. Closest familiar reference: a weighty, spiced Chardonnay with more nerve and a longer memory.

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