Sunday 25 September 2016

Into the Viennese Vineyards
Nussdorf at the Cusp of Autumn


A Viennese Sunday Tradition
Taking the tram out to Nussdorf
for a walk in the vineyards


Vineyard hills cover more than 1700 acres
of the outskirts of the Austrian capital


Vienna is the only capital with a significant output
of wine grown and produced within city limits


Walking uphill
past vines and roses


Rows of golden Grüner Veltliner grapes
follow rows of dark blue ones


Is there a chance of rain brewing over the city?
Viennese don't mind and always know where to find the nearest shelter,
usually a Heuriger, a wine tavern, where to restore one's strength with local food and wine

Photographed the afternoon of 13 September 2015
in the vineyards of Vienna's 19th District
Images and Text © by Merisi

15 comments:

  1. I could get drunk on the color alone!

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  2. To be able to take a tram to a vineyard seems a marvelous thing to do on a late summer's day. It would also be pleasant in early autumn. This Viennese tradition has wonderful roots.

    May I also tell you, Merisi, that the prior post was a beauty. xo

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  3. Oh Merisi this sounds absolutely fabulous, a tram, a walk through vineyards, summer sun, I could go on and on....but I must mention the wine though...

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  4. The dark blue grapes really catch my eye.

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  5. well, that was a great place for a walk. Especially the first image is a piece of art. :)

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  6. what a very photographable walk and i am sure wine was enjoyed after

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  7. Looks like a great day and a beautiful place to walk!! The grapes do look delicious!! Wonderful captures as always, Merisi, and, as always, thank you for sharing the beauty! Hope you've enjoyed a great week!!

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  8. Wonderful shots from vineyard.

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  9. Welcome autumn and good wine! A wonderful pictures!
    Wonderful colors, I like!!
    Limbo Delirium
    Black & White Abstracts

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  10. hier wird gerade auch kräftig "geherbstelt" und traktoren in jeglicher ausführung legen die straßen lahm :-) wunderschöne bilder !
    in der hoffnung auf einen guten jahrgang wünsch ich dir ein schönes wochenende
    lg anja

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  11. Beautiful vineyard images. Wonderful place to go for late summer.

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  12. Beautiful vineyard images. Wonderful place to go for late summer.

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  13. So lovely! The idea of fall ... rain ... ugh we need it here!
    I guess I will live vicariously!

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  14. I would love to be there.

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