Winebow Producer Book

Burgenland , Austria

Winery Overview Born in Gols to a winemaking family, Paul Achs found himself working in California in the late 1980s, where he developed an affinity for bolder wines, specifically Pinot Noir. He returned to join the family winery in 1990 and won the Falstaff “Winemaker of the Year” award just four years later. In 1994, Paul cofounded the Pannobile association to promote quality red wines from the village of Gols, focusing on local varieties Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt. Location of Vineyard Located between the village of Gols and Lake Neusiedl, known as the Heideboden, is the winery’s source for fresh, young wines. On the sloping hills of the Parndorfer Platte, behind the village, are the winery’s single vineyards. The complex soil profiles combined with the southern exposure and the climatic influences are perfect for the production of world class red wines. Winemaking Philosophy Respectful adaptation of traditional winemaking paired with carefully chosen innovations, is core to the work at the Achs cellar. A focus on Blaufränkisch has evolved over the years and today the Austrian press celebrates Achs’ mastery of terroir and vinification.

Niederoesterreich , Austria

Winery Overview Steinfeld is the brainchild of Fritz Miesbauer, whose aim is to deliver typical Austrian character in fresh, clean, easy drinking wines for the international market. During the course of his illustrious career, Fritz has overseen a multitude of wine growers at the Wachau’s famed Domane Wachau cooperative. Location of Vineyard Grapes used for Steinfeld wine are supplied by a group of young vintners from Lower Austria, whose vineyards line the Danube River. It is important that the grapes are completely healthy and, above all, not overripe, so that they can fully express the coolness and freshness of the Austrian climate. Fritz handles the grapes in a traditionally gentle way, so the wine will reflect as much authenticity and origin possible. Winemaking Philosophy A master at finding good reliably sourced fruit; Fritz values freshness and precision over power and concentration. Grapes are vinified with little skin and oxygen contact, which yields a wine lower in sugar content with no oak influence to interfere with the fresh Veltliner aroma.