Aussererhof, restored by its owners, Muri-Gries, in 2005 (put into producton in 2008) has vines covering an area of 35 hectares. The most important red wine is Lagrein, which accounts for 80% of production. The remaining 20% is shared between Blauburgunder, Merlot, Vernatsch and Rosenmuskateller. White wines include principally Weißburgunder, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Ruländer und Müller. The entire grape harvest is pressed in-house. “Here at Aussererhof in St. Michael we have 5 permanent employees and we take on a further 20 people to help during the grape harvest. Despite the extreme weather conditions experienced this year we’re still happy with the result. We always aim for the highest quality and, thanks to a great deal of dedication, we have again achieved our goal,” says Walter Bernard, estate manager and person responsible for wine growing at Muri Gries Monastery.

“Frankgut, with its 35 hectares of fruit orchards, has 3 permanent employees and 21 helpers during harvest. The decision in favour of a Fendt was not difficult. A Fendt 203 V was purchased in 1987. A 209 V was added in 2010 and a 211 V Vario in 2013. This year, the “fleet” was completed with a 207 V Vario. During the harvest period, we lease another machine, a 207 Standard Vario. A sure sign that cooperation with our business partner, Pfeifer Landtechnik, couldn’t be better”