Austrian Excellence – Luxury Large Hamper | Premium Austrian Gifting

A Gift That Holds Up to High Expectations Some people are genuinely hard to buy for. Not because they're difficult, but because they have good taste and high standards. They can spot a lazy gift a mile off. What they appreciate, and remember, is something that's been properly thought about. This hamper is for them. Our Austrian Excellence hamper is the one we put together when a gift really has to land. Ten carefully chosen items that together tell the story of Austrian table culture — from Vienna's coffeehouses to Burgenland's vineyards, from Styria's pumpkin fields to the city of Linz that gave Linzer Torte its name. It is built around our two most prestigious Austrian wines, and finished with the small, considered pieces of the Austrian pantry that we ourselves send to people we love. The two wines at the heart of it The hamper is built around our two most prestigious Austrian wines — the bottles at the very top of our range, and the ones we would open ourselves for a serious dinner at home. The Grüner Veltliner Anno Dazumal is a single-vineyard Veltliner of real depth — Austria's national white grape in its most serious expression: crisp, gently peppery, with the elegant minerality of the Loess soils. A wine you could put alongside a fine Burgundy and not feel outclassed. The Kirnbauer Phantom is Austria's most iconic premium red — the Blaufränkisch-dominated cuvée that rewrote Austrian wine history in 1987 as the country's first true premium red blend. Dark, generous, beautifully structured and still one of the most decorated bottles to come out of Austria. Together they show what Austrian wine can do at the very top end. Around them sits the Austrian pantry, in miniature. And the Austrian pantry, in miniature A small Linzer Torte — the world's oldest documented cake recipe (1653), from Linz itself. Ten of our handmade Vanillekipferl, the buttery almond crescent biscuits that gave our bakery its name. A can of Almdudler, the Austrian herbal lemonade. A jar of Staud's Vienna jam. Helmut Sacher's Viennese-style coffee. Manner Schnitten hazelnut wafers from the famous pink-wrapped Vienna icon. 250ml of Styrian pumpkin seed oil. And a jar of Austrian estragon mustard, the kind that elevates a proper Wiener Würstel. Each producer is chosen the same way: small or family-owned, doing one thing properly. Hamper contents — at a glance 1 × Grüner Veltliner Anno Dazumal — premium Austrian white 1 × Kirnbauer Phantom — Austria's iconic premium red blend 1 × Linzer Torte (small) 10 × Vanillekipferl — handmade in our London bakery 1 × Almdudler — Austrian herbal lemonade 1 × Staud's Vienna jam 1 × Helmut Sacher's Viennese coffee 1 × Manner Schnitte hazelnut wafers 1 × Styrian pumpkin seed oil, 250ml 1 × Austrian estragon mustard The story behind the producers Kirnbauer & the Anno Dazumal Veltliner — our two top wines, chosen by Hubert directly from producers we work with year-round at Kipferl restaurant. The Phantom in particular is a wine of historical importance: Austria's first premium red cuvée, and still one of the country's most awarded bottles. Manner — Vienna's pink-wrapped wafer icon since 1898, still produced just behind St Stephen's Cathedral. Almdudler — Austria's beloved herbal lemonade, first mixed in 1957. Loved by skiers, cinema-goers and grandmothers alike. Staud's — Vienna's traditional jam-maker since 1883. Fruit picked at peak ripeness, gently set without thickeners or artificial pectin. Helmut Sacher's Kaffee — Viennese-style highland Arabica, small-batch roasted near Vienna. Steirisches Kürbiskernöl PGI — dark green Styrian pumpkin seed oil with protected origin status. Drizzle over salad, vanilla ice cream, or a winter pumpkin soup. Linzer Torte — first documented in 1653, the world's oldest cake recipe with a written origin. Almond shortcrust, red currant jam, cinnamon. Vanillekipferl — handmade fresh by us in our London bakery, in the traditional Austrian way. The biscuits that gave our bakery its name. When to send it A milestone birthday for someone who's hard to surprise. A serious thank-you to someone who deserves more than flowers. A corporate client you actually want to keep. A wedding present that isn't on the list — and tells the couple you thought hard about it. A retirement that deserves more than a bottle. A long-overdue gesture to a friend who hosted you for the weekend. Or send it to yourself: an Austrian evening at home, deliberately. Delivery & presentation Presented in a wicker hamper, finished with ribbon and ready to be sent directly to the recipient — no unpacking or re-wrapping needed at your end. Add a personalised message card at checkout — perfect for a name, a note, or simply your own words. Delivered nationwide across the UK via next-day courier, Monday to Saturday. For same-day London delivery on selected postcodes, call us on 020 7704 1555. Frequently asked Can I send it directly to the recipient? Yes — enter their delivery address at checkout. No prices appear on the packaging. Can I add a personal message? Yes — add a card with your message at checkout. Can I customise the contents? Yes — email shop@kipferl.co.uk before ordering and we can swap items. Do you deliver across the UK? Yes — most postcodes receive next-day delivery. Highlands & Islands carry a small surcharge. How long do the items keep? The wines and pantry items keep for months. The Linzer Torte and Vanillekipferl are best within 2–3 weeks of delivery. Is the wine subject to age verification? Yes — recipient must be 18+ on delivery. Do you offer corporate gifting? Yes — for orders of 5+ hampers, email shop@kipferl.co.uk for bespoke options including custom branding. Looking for a different size? Browse our full Austrian Gift Hamper collection, or compare with our Medium Hamper and Small Hamper. Click for delivery information.