Wondering where to go wine tasting in Vienna? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with an authentic, fun and delicious wine tasting experience at the Schlumberger Wine Cellar. This was one of our favorite activities we experienced during our trip to Vienna recently and we are so excited to share our experience with you! Book your Schlumberger Wine Cellar Tour and Sparkling Wine Tasting in Vienna here!
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Wine tasting in Vienna at the Schlumberger Wine Cellar
When we started planning our trip to Vienna, we knew we wanted to learn more about the food and wine culture in the city.
In addition to participating in experiences like a horse drawn carriage ride in Vienna and testing the best cafes the city has to offer, we had to try the best wine tasting and wine cellar tour in town!
Austria has a rich wine culture with some wine even being produced within the city limits. Maybe add a visit to a Viennese heuriger to your list of things to do in Vienna as well!
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History of Schlumberger wines
Schlumberger’s story starts with a love story which I love, because as you know, love stories are my favorite!
The wine company was created in 1842 by German-born Alwin Schlumberger after he fell in love with his Austrian wife, Sophie Kirchner, and moved to Austria to begin their life together.
He was trained in Champagne production at the famous Ruinart domain in France, so when he moved to Austria, he decided to lean into his knowledge of Champagne production and set up shop!
He visited several different wine regions throughout Austria before deciding to create his own winery to produce sparkling wines in Bad Vöslau, about a 40-minute drive from Vienna.
Schlumberger wines have been the wine of choice for the Imperial aristocracy and Austrian society since the 1800s, so you will be in good company as you sip away!
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The Schlumberger Wine Cellar in Vienna
The Schlumberger wine cellars are absolutely beautiful. They are chic and beautifully lit creating a fantastic ambiance that contributes to a comfortable, safe and enjoyable visit. Wine tasting at the Schlumberger Wine Cellar is one of the most romantic things to do in Vienna!
Everything is organized for you to be able to visit on your own, at your own pace, using the provided audio guide to learn all about wine production; step-by step, from grape to sip!
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The Schlumberger Wine Cellar Tour
The Schlumberger wine cellar tour takes you through the fascinating history of the Schlumberger wine house as you walk through the beautiful wine cellar.
Learn about the entire production process from grape to bottle as you embark on this 45-minute tour.
See wine bottles at different stages of production.
I won’t go into all the of the details of the stages of sparkling wine production here, because I want you to learn about it during the tour, but it is really interesting. We enjoyed the way the information was visually laid out in a clear and beautiful way throughout the tour,in addition to all of the information we received from the audio guide.
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Sparkling Schlumberger Wine
Schlumberger wines are produced using a traditional Champagne production method combined with Alwin Schlumberger’s special touch and adaptations.
Schlumberger was the first to plant and cultivate Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Austria. These wines are still available today, they are the red wines, “Privatissimo” and “Privatkeller”.
Schlumberger’s wine were initially called “Champagne”, but following the treaty of Saint Germain in 1919, only sparkling wines made using 100% of ingredients from the Champagne region of France could carry the name “Champagne”. From then on, Schlumberger wines became known as “sparkling wines made using the Methode Champenoise” (which means the Champagne method).
Again, I don’t want to give too much away (I want you to be able to learn about the process during the tour!) so I will just share some photos below to give you a sneak peek.
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Rosé Schlumberger Wine Tasting
The moment everyone is waiting for, the wine tasting!
We love wine and have participated in several wine tastings and tours at home in France and in many countries throughout our travels (we even went wine tasting in Myanmar in 2015 during our honeymoon!).
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We really enjoyed trying a selection of delicious, crisp sparkling Rosés (and one white wine)!
There is a beautiful area where you can sit and enjoy your wine tasting after the tour.
Schlumber Wine Tasting Options
If you participate in the Rosé Tour like we did, you will try 3 full glasses of sparkling wine : Rosé Brut Klassik, Pinot Noir Brut Reserve and Rosé Secco.
Schlumberger also offers other wine tastings (all tasting include the self-guided audio tour as well).
Tour Options
- Sparkling Tour : one glass of Schlumberger’s famous white sparkling wine, Schlumberger Sparkling Brut
- Classic Tour : three glasses of Schlumberger’s sparkling wine (two white and one rose), Sparkling Brut, Gruner Veltliner and Rosé Brut
- Connaisseur Tour : three glasses of Schlumberger’s sparkling wine (two white and one rose), Schlumberger Sparkling Brut, Pinot Noir Brut Reserve and Chardonnay Brut Reserve
The Schlumberger Boutique
After your wine tasting, you’ll have the chance to visit the little boutique where you can purchase a selection of sparkling Schlumberger wines to bring home.
We bought a bottle of the Rosé Brut Klassik which turned to be our favorite sparkling rose that we tried during the wine tasting.
We love bringing wine home from our trips and drinking it at a later date while reminiscing about our travel adventures. A beautiful bottle of wine makes a fantastic souvenir or gift to bring home.
If you live in Europe and are traveling by train like we typically do or by car, bringing home wine is a breeze.
If you are flying, it can be easy to bring home a bottle or two as well. In that case, buy some bubble wrap (typically available at post offices around Europe) and wrap the bottle with 2-3 layers of bubble wrap. Remember to pack it in your checked luggage. If you are traveling with carry-on only, look into having the bottles sent home to you.
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How to get to the Schlumberger wine cellars
Getting to the Schlumberger wine cellars from central Vienna is simple.
We took the metro to get there. The closest metro stop is Spittelau (U4 or U6 lines), then just cross the street and you’ll be there quickly.
The tram stop is also Spittelau (line 4). If traveling by bus, the stop is Spittelau (line 37A). If traveling by Hop On / Hop Off bus, you can also reach the Schlumberger Wine Cellar easily. The stop is called Schlumberger / Spittelau (Green Line).
You could also walk there (it takes about an hour to walk there from St. Stephen’s Cathedral located in for example). We typically always choose to walk everywhere when we travel, however we did not have enough time to walk there the day we visited.
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Thank you to the Schlumberger team for making our rosé wine tasting dreams come true! We were guests of Schlumberger for this wine cellar tour and rosé tasting. All opinions are our own.
Where to stay in Vienna
- Hotel Sacher – a beautiful hotel, home of the famous Sacher Cafe and directly across the street from the World-famous Vienna Opera House
- Hotel Imperial – a stunning, historical hotel located right on the Ringstrasse
- 25 Hours Hotel Vienna – this hotel is more affordably priced and still well-located, close to many interesting museums
Activities to book in Vienna in advance
- Belvedere Palace – book your tickets in advance to see the largest collection of Klimt in the World, including the famous Kiss
- Schönbrunn Palace – no trip to Vienna is complete without experience the majesty that is Schönbrunn Palace!
- Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concert in Karlskirche – don’t miss a classical music concert during your time in Vienna.
- Light of Creation Votive Church Immersive Light Show – we absolutely loved this beautiful light performance inside the gorgeous Votive Church!
- Spanish Riding School Training Practice – another one of our favorite experiences was watching the Lipizzaner horses during their morning training
- Spanish Riding School Performance – if you time, catch a performance as well!
- Kunsthistorisches Museum – one of the best museums in Vienna, see the secret Klimt paintings in the staircase and more
- Schlumberger Sparkling Wine Tasting – learn about, and taste, some fantastic sparkling Schlumberger local Austrian wine!
- Riding Dinner Sacher Experience – read all about our experience tasting Sacher Torte and Sacher Cuvée sparkling wine while enjoying a beautiful horse drawn carriage ride
Read more about Vienna
- See our list of the most romantic things to do in Vienna
- Discover what to eat in Vienna in our Vienna Food Guide
- Read our Light of Creation Vienna review
- Our experience in the best horse drawn carriage ride Vienna
- Discover the best cakes in Vienna you have to try during your trip!
- Read about one of the most beautiful bars in the world, Blaue Bar Vienna
Wine tasting in Vienna (Cheers!)
We hope you enjoy your wine tasting experience in Vienna! It was one of our favorite activities that we did during our time in Vienna and we’re sure you will have an amazing time and leave with fabulous memories too.
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