Machherndl

Wachau winemaker balancing classical Riesling with bold red experimentation.

Machherndl produces wines from Austria's Wachau region, a steep-terraced valley in Niederösterreich known for mineral-driven whites and complex reds. The winery's Riesling Kollmütz and Chardonnay Kollmütz—both named for their vineyard site—anchor a portfolio that balances the region's classical white-wine tradition with experimental blends. The Chardonnay Kollmütz, rated 92.0 by prestige critics including Wine Spectator and Falstaff, shows the ripeness and structure that Wachau's south-facing slopes can achieve. The Riesling Kollmütz, at 91.8, captures the aromatic precision and acidity the region is built on. Machherndl also ventures into red territory with Pulp Fiction, a Shiraz and Zweigelt blend that reflects the winery's willingness to work outside Wachau's established conventions. Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast have assessed the portfolio alongside other critics, situating Machherndl within Austria's contemporary wine discourse.