Portrait of Manfred Ebner-Ebenauer
i. Biography
Coming Up
Training at Weinbauschule Krems gave Manfred Ebner-Ebenauer a working base in precision, technique, and craft. That foundation shows up in the way decisions are made: attentively, with process given real weight, and with an eye toward control rather than force. Since 2007, he has been winemaker of Weingut Ebner-Ebenauer, a role that has anchored his work and defined its continuity.
Where They Are Now
The Poysdorf post remains the central fact of his career: winemaker at Weingut Ebner-Ebenauer from 2007 to the present. That position places Manfred Ebner-Ebenauer inside the estate’s core decision-making, where the line between human intention and the vineyard’s own terms is worked out before the press.
Career - Winemaker — Weingut Ebner-Ebenauer, Poysdorf (2007–present) Education: Weinbauschule Krems
Signature
Cuvée Courage Zero Dosage Vintage, Cuvée Courage, and L'Autrichienne sit among Manfred's signature wines. The set points to a style built around structure and nuance, with each cuvée carrying its own shape while remaining within the framework he has helped establish at Weingut Ebner-Ebenauer.
In Their Words “We have set ourselves the goal of making wines as an expression of our ideas; we exchange opinions on a wine before we press the grapes.” “Nature has written the script for our wines, we just sit in the director's chair!” Those lines lay out the working order: discussion before action, restraint before release, and a clear view that the vineyard sets the terms long before the cellar enters the conversation.
Honors
Falstaff Winemakers of the Year sits among Manfred's honors. In a trade that measures reputation through consistency as much as finish, the recognition sits alongside a career built on patience, clarity, and a steady commitment to letting wines emerge as considered expressions rather than declarations.
FAQ Where did Manfred Ebner-Ebenauer train or study? Manfred Ebner-Ebenauer trained at Weinbauschule Krems. What recognition has Manfred Ebner-Ebenauer received? Falstaff Winemakers of the Year (2022).
