i. Biography
Austrian winemaking at Weingut Hannes Reeh in Andau is built around continuity between cellar and vineyard, with Hannes Reeh’s name tied directly to the estate itself. He took over the Andau winery and produced his first vintage in 2007, setting a course defined by steadiness rather than display. The work reads as place-led and practical: wine made to stay open, not to hide behind formality.
The Path
Training at the Klosterneuburg School of Viticulture gave Hannes Reeh the technical base behind a career that relies on precision and a clear reading of place. That background still shapes the way his work is presented: directly, without embellishment. Since 2007, he has been the winemaker of Weingut Hannes Reeh, and the estate has remained the fixed point of that professional record. The continuity of a winery carrying his name is the main thread through the years.
The Work Today
The language around the wine stays as plain as the cellar work: “I love wine. I live wine.” In trade terms, it signals routine, attention, and a life organized around the product rather than around image. He sharpens that position with another line: “I’m a wine democrat: I believe that wine can be enjoyed by everyone.” The philosophy is clear enough—less gatekeeping, less mystique, more access. He states it most directly here: “Drinking wine should be a passion – not a science.”
Signature
Hannes's signature wines include Unplugged Zweigelt, Andauer Zweigelt, Andauer Rosé, Andauer Weiß, and ARTLINE CHARDONNAY. Together, these names show a range that moves from Zweigelt through rosé, white wine, and Chardonnay, while staying anchored in the estate’s own identity. The lineup reflects a direct style rather than a complicated one, with each label tied back to Weingut Hannes Reeh.
In Their Words “I’m a wine democrat: I believe that wine can be enjoyed by everyone.” “Drinking wine should be a passion – not a science.”
Acclaim
The strongest marker attached to his career is the long run at the winery that bears his name. Hannes Reeh has built recognition through consistency at Weingut Hannes Reeh, not through unnecessary complexity. His view of wine stays fixed on access and ease: “Drinking wine should be a passion – not a science.”
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Hannes
What is Hannes Reeh's current role?
As of 2026, Hannes Reeh is Winemaker.
Where did Hannes Reeh train or study?
Hannes Reeh trained at Klosterneuburg School of Viticulture.
