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Reinhard Gausterer
Winemaker
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i. Biography
Reinhard Gausterer has been the winemaker at Weinbau Reinhard Gausterer in Guntramsdorf, Austria, since 2013. The work reads as practical rather than decorative: wines shaped with a clear purpose, using what the vineyard and cellar can reasonably give. That approach places Reinhard Gausterer within a contemporary frame, but the language of the cellar is still the older one of restraint, attention, and resource-conscious making. From the start of his time at Weinbau Reinhard Gausterer, the wines have been set up to speak plainly. Reinhard Gausterer’s method favors clarity over excess, with each bottle carrying the evidence of patient decisions made at a steady pace. In Guntramsdorf, that discipline gives the wines a grounded profile, linking modern winemaking to the slower realities of doing the work well.
The Climb
Today, Reinhard Gausterer is the winemaker of Weinbau Reinhard Gausterer. That role is both continuity and responsibility: the estate’s direction is carried by the person actively making the wines. Reinhard Gausterer’s work adds to the house one vintage at a time, with progress built through consistency rather than display. The climb here is measured in accumulated care, not spectacle.
Today
He remains the winemaker there. In practice, that means the daily sequence of vineyard and cellar choices stays in his hands, and the style of the estate is shaped through repetition, not improvisation. Under Reinhard Gausterer, Weinbau Reinhard Gausterer continues to stand for modern wines made with restraint, while still holding onto the human warmth implied by love and passion.
Signature
Reinhard's signature dishes include 2013 Zweigelt classic, Muskateller Frizzante, and Welschriesling 2017. Each of these names points to a different part of his range: the grounded presence of 2013 Zweigelt classic, the bright lift of Muskateller Frizzante, and the crisp impression of Welschriesling 2017. Taken together, they sketch a style that moves between structure, freshness, and easy drinkability while remaining tied to the identity of Weinbau Reinhard Gausterer.
Recognition
The 2013 Zweigelt classic was scored 88 Falstaff points in a 2015 tasting. For Reinhard Gausterer, that result is a concise marker of recognition, placing the wine in a critical frame and confirming the precision behind the work. It is a 2013 wine from the Thermenregion, acknowledged in 2015 for poise and character.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Reinhard Gausterer's current role?
As of 2026, Reinhard Gausterer is Winemaker.
What is Reinhard Gausterer known for?
A young, modern winemaker who produces quality wines with love and passion while conserving resources.
