The History

By 2004, the original winery in Winden am See was proving too small so it was moved to the current site in the neighbouring village of Breitenbrunn.

Situated on the North West shore of Lake Neusiedl, in Burgenland, a location that enables Höpler to produce an extensive range of wines that provide the quality demanded by Michelin-starred customers and appreciating wine consumers worldwide.  75% of Höpler wines are exported, they are one of the leading exporters of premium Austrian wine.

Today Chrisof Höpler is the owner and wine maker. He took over from his father Jost in 2007 and continues the family tradition – sensitively farming 50 hectares of vines.  His stewardship ensures a balance combining up to date viticultural practices with proven methods of the past.

Christof enjoys the beauty and colour in everything. Always up for an adventure and with a dizzying head for speed he feels and senses life deeply and thankfully these are vital attributes for a winemaker! He gains enormous energy from travel and his interaction with customers and loves to share ideas and try new things. 

Wine making

Christof believes a good wine will find its own balance. It takes time and it requires sensitivity. He uses traditional wine making methods and draws on modern improvements when it makes sense.

The majority of Höpler wines are fermented and stored in stainless steel tanks and using French oak barrels to mature the balance, mainly in the red wines. All the wines are vegan, no animal-based products are used.

At Höpler they keep things simple, allowing the wines to mature in harmony, develop strong characters, and find their own identity. Their origins in the Höpler vineyards always remain tangible and lend a clear signature to the wines. Allowing them the freedom to find their own balance and, in return, they thank us with their highest quality.