Winemaker
Daniel Ansen
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Portrait of Daniel Ansen
i. Biography
Daniel Ansen is Owner/Winemaker — Domaine Ansen (Westhoffen), making aromatic wines from a cool climate.
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Wine training at Enology school, Bordeaux gave Daniel Ansen the technical base for work across several regions and roles. After Bordeaux, he worked as wine maker at Different wine estates in Bordeaux, wine maker in Washington, USA, wine maker in Clare Valley, Australia, and consulting winemaker. Since 2010, he has run Domaine Ansen as owner / winemaker.
Where They Are Now
At Domaine Ansen in Westhoffen, Alsace, France, the work is both cellar and business ownership. Daniel Ansen put the point plainly: "Being a winemaker, I decided that having my own winery was of paramount importance."
Signature
The named bottles here show the house range in both sparkling and still white wine: Cremant d'Alsace Struch Brut and Lerchensand riesling.
In Their Words “Being a winemaker, I decided that having my own winery was of paramount importance.” “I have studied for 4 years in Bordeaux and fell in love with winemaking.”
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What is Daniel Ansen's current role?
As of 2026, Daniel Ansen is Owner/Winemaker.
Where did Daniel Ansen train or study?
Daniel Ansen trained at Enology school, Bordeaux.
What is Daniel Ansen known for?
Aromatic wines from a cool climate.
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