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Manfred Bauer is the owner and CEO of Wein-Bauer, Inc., one of the leading importers of Austrian and German wines. Manfred personally travels the globe to bring to the marketplace special wines, beers, and spirits that are among the best in the world. Born in Stockerau, Austria, Manfred spent most of his childhood and early years working in his father's winery. In 1980, he founded Wein-Bauer, Inc. located in Franklin Park, Illinois. For years, he traveled between Europe and the United States to lead and direct his business. In 1984, he and his wife Gaby relocated full-time to the United States to hands-on manage their quickly expanding import company. In 1988, he saw a need for a specialized distribution company, and he opened Wein-Bauer, Distribution, Inc. Today, Wein-Bauer, Inc. and Wein-Bauer Distribution are run as separate companies and are heavy-hitters in the alcoholic beverage industry. Items such as Turn Me Red from Austria, Turn Me Riesling from Germany have been very well received, and sales are exceeding expectations. Aside from their home office in lllinois, Wein-Bauer, Inc. has regional offices on both coasts, and in Wisconsin. Today, Manfred, Gaby and their two teenage children live in Glenview, Illinois. Lately, they are kept quite busy with their son's sporting events as well as keeping active in cultural and charitable events throughout Chicago. Manfred is also a member of the European Wine Knighthood. Outside of work he enjoys skiing, reading, traveling, and playing racquetball. Gruner Veltliner is a star wine of Austria. It is the most propagated grape there as well as the most popular. This is as it should be as it is one of the finest white wines grown anywhere. It has the floral notes of Riesling and the backbone of Sauvignon Blanc. What more could you ask for? December 2009 Vintners Series Newsletter (.pdf)
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