Claus started his 22ha farm in 2000 and has applied biodynamic principles since the beginning. In 2004 he was one of the founding members of the Pannobile group of wine makers. His vineyard work is meticulous and he is deeply in touch with his land. He uses a mixture of techniques including homeopathic tea’s, humus from compost of cattle and horses strictly from Steiner philosophies. Despite the modernity of his striking winery everything done inside is hands off and inherently natural, protecting and enhancing the purity of his precious fruit. Indigenous varietals take staring roles in his production and his examples are bright, pure and instinctual. Claus is spearheading a new wave of great young Austrian producers with a non-apologetic, genuine and credible approach.