The Loimer estate is located around Langenlois in the sunny Kamptal region of Lower Austria, to the northwest of Vienna. Unlike many Austrian producers who go for a rich, sweet Alsace style, Fred Loimer obtains full ripeness in the vineyard yet ferments to dryness. The resulting wines, from the excellent value âLoisâ and âLenzâ through to the superb single vineyard Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners, display his trademark definition, zest and balance on the palate. Fred Loimer realised very early on that his future lay in wine, after his father converted the family farm into a winery. He attended Austriaâs renowned Klosterneuburg University and later gained important experience at wineries in Nahe, Germany and in Napa Valley, California. On his return to Langenlois, Fred introduced new methods in the vineyards and winery, with the aim of continually improving the quality of the wine. In 1997, Fred took over the winery from his father and, in 1998, purchased and renovated a
