oho #4 - The magazine of the Principality of Liechtenstein

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whiskeys. “As the name suggests, whisky is the water of
life. It’s up to each producer to find his own unique style”,
says Marcel Telser, owner and master distiller of the Telser
distillery, “That was the great task which cost me about 15
years of preparatory work”.
As the world renowned wine expert Hugh Johnson once
said: “In a world of tough competition – and this is certainly
the world of wine today – distinctive features are important”.
In Liechtenstein this also holds true not only for its
wines, but for all beverages “made in Liechtenstein”.
Three questions
to Princess Marie
How important is wine to you?
First and foremost, and for me at least, wine is a delicious
product which I very much enjoy on various occasions
and as a drink to accompany meals. I also associate wine
very much with conviviality, a good meal with friends or
a family celebration. In moderation, wine can help to
create a good mood and be a perfect way to round off an
evening. In addition, wine is an incredibly multifaceted
natural product which is influenced by various environmental
factors, so it’s always good for a pleasant surprise.
How has your view of wine and its production changed
since you became a qualified sommelière?
My training course helped me to become much more
aware of just how diverse wine can be. Each wine is a
product of meticulous craftsmanship, both in the vineyard
and in the cellar.
How often are you personally out and about in the
vineyards of the Prince of Liechtenstein Winery?
All too rarely, unfortunately, but if I find the time, I enjoy
the beauty of the landscape and try to learn a lot from Mr
Weinmeyer, our oenologist and managing director. He’s
been with us at the Winery for almost 35 years and knows
every vineyard and vine there is.
A personal snapshot
Princess Marie of Liechtenstein has supported the Prince
of Liechtenstein Winery in the field of marketing and sales
since 2013. She has also been a qualified sommelière since
the start of 2014.
Princess Marie
What did you want to be when you were a child?
As a child I always thought pharmacies were wonderful, they
were so clean and had such a nice smell, so I wanted to work
in a pharmacy.
What do you like best about your job?
The opportunity I have to always discover something new,
and getting to know different people.
What does education mean for you?
Education is extremely important and essential for the development
of any society. We therefore try to provide our children
with a good education and further training, and give
them helpful support whenever possible.
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