The Herndler winery is located in the heart of the Kamptal, in the garden village of Schiltern, around six kilometres north of Langenlois. It has been in existence since 1889 and was originally run as a mixed operation, with viticulture initially playing a subordinate role. Over time, however, it has developed into a purely wine growing business. Three generations live and work together, combining tradition and modernity. High above the Kamp, the family produces the classics of the Kamptal on a vineyard area of around 14.5 hectares: Grüner Veltliner and Riesling - fruity, tangy, mineral.
The interplay of soil and climate in the Kamptal is particularly fine and varied. The lean primary rock soil and the famous loess soil are the predominant soil types in the vineyards. The dry, hot Pannonian climate and the rough, cool breezes of the Waldviertel region alternate between high daytime and low night time temperatures to bring out the finest aromas in the grapes. The vines soak up the sun during the day and breathe at night, absorbing the spicy aromas of the soil, which gives the wine its unique fruitiness.
For the winegrowing family, making wine means letting it develop - from the grape to the finished bottle. Every year is different, every year is exciting. Getting the best out of wine as a natural product is always a fascinating challenge. As winegrowers, they see themselves equally as experienced craftsmen and as partners of nature, for whom the vineyards must be cultivated sustainably. A lot of manual work in the vineyard and careful processing in the cellar give the wines their personal signature. Joy and pleasure, the traditional and the new are reflected in the wines.
