Erich Machherndl and Karin Machherndl-Sladky work from Wösendorf in der Wachau. Grüner Veltliner appears as both Federspiel and Smaragd designations across vineyard sites like Kollmütz and Hochrain. Riesling, Zweigelt, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Grauer Burgunder round out the portfolio. The cellar also produces Sekt. A cottage rental sits alongside the winery work.
Machherndl focuses on Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Zweigelt, Syrah, Chardonnay, and more. Signature bottles include Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Kollmütz, Grüner Veltliner Bachsatz, Grüner Veltliner Seelenkräutel, Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Hochrain, Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Kollmitz, Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Postolern, Smaragd for friends only, Pulp Fiction No. 20 - green, Riesling Federspiel Mitz & Mütz, Riesling Kollmütz, Zweigelt Postolern, Pulp Fiction No. 19 - red, Chardonnay Kollmütz 2018, Chardonnay Smaragd Kollmütz, Grauer Burgunder Smaragd Postolern, Grauer Burgunder Maischevergoren & Unfiltriert, Pulp Fiction No. 18 - yellow, Pulp Fiction No. 9, Sekt. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Machherndl is in Wösendorf in der Wachau, in the Wachau wine region. Phone: +43 2715 2282. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Machherndl is led by Erich Machherndl, Karin Machherndl-Sladky. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.