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Paul Achs
WINERY OVERVIEW
Born in Gols to a winemaking family, Paul Achs found himself working in California in the late
1980’s, where he developed an affinity for their bolder styles of 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, Achs cofounded the Pannobile association to promote
quality red wines from the village of Gols, focusing on local varieties Blaufränkisch and
Zweigelt.
Originally seven members, the association now numbers nine and is responsible for mapping
the soils and terroirs of the region and promoting local and natural winemaking. This
association has served to improve the quality of the wines and also the perception they have
in the marketplace.
LOCATION OF VINEYARD
The Heideboden, a flat but gravelly and low-lying area between the village of Gols and Lake
Neusiedl, is the winery’s source for its fresh, young wines, while 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.