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Marlies Hanke
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Portrait of Marlies Hanke
i. Biography
Marlies Hanke’s story is rooted in place and in stewardship: the quiet continuity of a life devoted to wine in Furth-Palt, Austria, where Weingut Müller-Grossmann remains her professional focus and her personal responsibility. As both winemaker and winery leader, and as the owner of the estate, she occupies the rare position of shaping the wines, guiding the day-to-day rhythm of the winery, and carrying the long view of the property itself. The work remains in Austria today, anchored in the same landscape that gives the estate its identity.
Coming Up
Today, Marlies is winemaker and winery leader of Weingut Müller-Grossmann, a role she has held since 2009. The date marks more than a tenure; it suggests continuity, a steady hand over the years, and the kind of accumulated knowledge that can only come from time spent close to the vines, the cellar, and the unfolding seasons. Since 2009, her work has been to shape the estate with consistency and care, balancing the practical demands of production with the broader responsibility of leading a winery in a place where tradition and daily craft are inseparable.
Where They Are Now
She leads the estate as winemaker, winery leader, and owner. That combination of roles means her influence extends across every layer of Weingut Müller-Grossmann in Furth-Palt, from the creative decisions behind the wines to the managerial and long-term decisions that define the estate’s direction. In this sense, her work is both hands-on and custodial: she is not only making wine, but also maintaining the identity of the estate as it continues in Austria today. The result is a profile defined less by spectacle than by depth—a focused professional life centered on a single place, a single estate, and the ongoing discipline of leadership over time.
Career - winemaker and winery leader — Weingut Müller-Grossmann, Furth-Palt (2009–present)
FAQ What is Marlies Hanke's current role? She is the winemaker and winery leader there, and she also owns it. Where did Marlies Hanke work before? No prior roles are listed. What awards has Marlies Hanke received? No awards are listed.
