5 questions for Fred Loimer, charming revolutionarist from Langenlois

Fred Loimer is recognised as one of the most progressive winemakers in Austria. His wines set the highest standards of quality and personality not only in his home area - Kamptal wine region, but also in the whole Europe. The winery of Fred Loimer is famous also for original and sensitive combination of modernistic architecture and historical underground cellar.

1) Do you remember your first encounter with the drink of Gods? When it was and what linked your fate with wine?

I was born into that business, and I did not like the smell of wine till my 16, but linking me really to wine was the studying in Napa - this professional winemaking was fascinating for me.

2) What is it that fascinates and attracts you most in wine?

The stories a wine can tell, about people, countries and centuries.

3) What makes you worry most in today's world of wine?

The stories of marketing departments which are telling you the very naturally made of wine, and wines coming out are most technical and boring.

4) What unique unmistakable features of your wines are you proud of?

Changing to biodynamic and seeing how lively the wines get.

5) You may take with you two bottles of wine to a desert island . One of your production and one of your competitors'. Which do you choose?

Loimer Dechant 2004 – Pinot Noir and Leflaive Puligny Montrachet – Les Pucelles 2005
and hope the island allows to grow grapes:-)