This 18 acre estate was originally established in
1786 and is now run by the 8th generation owner / winegrower making
100% estate grown, produced and bottled wines from single vineyard
sites. Honest viticulture without compromises that is the slogan of
Erich Machherndl. Some may call him stubborn, for his first goal is
to produce wines for his customers to enjoy – the success at
international contests comes inevitably along. 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. 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.
office (206)
332-1995