Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are the two star varieties of grape in the Kremstal, and that also holds true here. Vineyards with southern exposition and long hours of sunshine help the grapes ripen to fullness, while cool winds coming down from the Waldviertel maintain a refreshing acidity structure. My vineyards have famous names, such as Kremser Gebling, Kremser Sandgrube and Rosshimmel. Each is unique through disparate components of soil and geology, extending from loess to stoney clay-heavy soil all the way to primordial rock. Each vineyard has its own special leaf trimming and nutritional needs, requiring efforts that pay off, since this dedication is what brings to light the highly variegated facets of Grüner Veltliner and Riesling. That’s why I keep the grapes from each vineyard separate. It also explains why my true passion is for the work among the vines.