Austria mourns the loss of wine connoisseurs Klaus Wagner - a legend goes!

Austria mourns the loss of wine connoisseurs Klaus Wagner - a legend goes!

Mautern an der Donau, Österreich - Austria mourns the loss of a true legend of gastronomy! Klaus Wagner, an outstanding sommelier and co -founder of the renowned "Landhaus Bacher" in Mautern, died last week after a long illness. With a passion for the finest wines from Bordeaux and the Wachau, together with his wife and top cook Lisl Wagner-Bacher, he led the inn to new heights. Their extraordinary partnership made the Landhaus Bacher one of the most famous culinary addresses in the country, reports krone.at .

Klaus Wagner, who once studied engineering, switched to the catering trade when his wife took over the family restaurant from her father. He not only took on the role of the host, but also became a chief sommelier and service manager. In this function, he significantly shaped the wine culture of the house and his wine cards reflected the close connection to the top winnings of the Wachau. On Saturday, the Landhaus Bacher announced, he died "gently and quietly in the presence of his family" in his home, just a few steps from the restaurant. According to The press he was lovingly cared for in the past few weeks.

The country house Bacher remains in the family: daughter Susanne Wagner-Dorfer now continues as a sommelier, while her husband, chef Thomas Dorfer, ensures the exquisite kitchen. The legacy of Klaus Wagner, whose contribution to the Austrian wine scene and gastronomy remains permanently.