We're starting a new year. After the holidays, things have calmed down a bit. Right on schedule, on December 24th, the first snowfall – much to the delight of the children – brought us a white Christmas here in the Weinviertel region, blanketing the vineyards in a frosty white mantle. Frost and snow are the perfect preparation for the pruning that's now beginning. While the foundation for the new vintage is being laid in the vineyards, in the cellar, it's the small, meticulous steps that gently guide the 2025 vintage wines and prepare them for bottling. We're looking forward to another exciting year of winemaking.