The winery Machherndl
is situated in the heart of the Wachau, Austria's
most famous region for the best wines. The area
can easily be recognized by the characteristic
hills Kollmitz and Kollmütz on the river banks
of Danube. Gladly one refers to this wonderful
region using classical terms such as "Mariandl",
"apricot-blossoms" and the "blue Danube".
Erich Machherndl has no problems with tradition;
but finds it as important to breach with
clichés – for instance with his Syrah, which is
rather new in Austria
Erich Machherndl is not committed to media-effective key words of the commercial wine marketing. Instead of speculating with the status symbols of the modern viticulture, he sets on tradition – like the affectionate improving of nearly 100 years old vines. His personal commitment is carefully supported by modern cellar management.
