An Achterl with a meal or when going out in good company: that is a must for many Austrians. At the Heribert Bayer winery, no one would object. Son Patrick, who now runs the business, and partner Katja are still breaking new ground with dealcoholized wines. Krone+ came to the tasting and learned something about deep-rooted traditions, black-and-white thinking and even the fear of criticism…
Sommiliers? Not really. Amateur wine connoisseurs? Not even that. An eighth of a glass or an occasional summer spritz? Rather. The “crown” revealed its cards. No, Patrick Bayer and Katja Bernegger couldn’t expect an expert opinion – they didn’t want to and they didn’t want to either. “Just as much,” Patrick winked: “If I serve you one of our premium wines and a cheaper product on the side, you will immediately notice the difference…”
Source: Krone

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