W. Hämmerle in Lustenau has been distilling since 1885. Gebhard Hämmerle took the operation in hand in 1952, establishing the Privatbrennerei Gebhard Hämmerle brand in 1979. Johann Drexel assumed leadership in 2015, continuing the work alongside Hämmerle. The house produces Edelobstbrände, premium fruit brandies. The Herzstück Raritäten and Private Reserve lines anchor the program. Since 2020, photovoltaic technology powers the distillery.
No, W. Hämmerle Gmbh (zum Löschen) does not operate a public tasting room. It's a production-only or by-allocation label, so its wines are found through retail, restaurants, or a mailing list rather than an on-site visit.
W. Hämmerle Gmbh (zum Löschen) is in Lustenau, in the Vorarlberg wine region. Phone: +43 5577 859550. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
W. Hämmerle Gmbh (zum Löschen) was established in 1885, giving the estate 141 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
The winemaking at W. Hämmerle Gmbh (zum Löschen) is led by Gebhard Hämmerle, Johann Drexel. 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.