Graz is Austria's second largest city. The initial meaning of Graz is "small castle", because the city's most important defense building is the small castle on a hill in the center of the city. Also due to the the wonderful defending position of this castle on the height, Graz was never defeated in military, even if the enemy is Napoleon.
For the wine tasting, it is not necessarily to go to the luxurious chateau. In Autumn when the grapes become ripe, the Viennese vintner will present their new made wine this year, at the cabins all around the vineyards on the hill. People come here, meet friends, drink the new wine, enjoy the scenery, and also exercise during the hiking.
