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Dinner with the "Gourmet Group Frankfurt" at Pizarro Fine Dining in Gross-Gerau (near Frankfurt), Germany, with Julio Pizarro (September 2024)

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The "Gourmet Group Frankfurt" went out for dinner at Pizarro Fine Dining in Gross-Gerau, about 35 km south of Frankfurt. Julio Pizarro has been attracting gourmets from the Rhein-Main area for a few years now with his Peruvian-inspired high-end cuisine. This evening, Julio, with an assistant, cooked only for us. Normally, the restaurant holding 25 seats is booked out and Marcel Dörflinger-Oster takes care of the service while Julio is cooking. The 9-course fish-centered menu is Euro 125 with the possibility to add a wagyu meet course for Euro 25. Pizarro Fine Dining is listed in the MICHELIN Guide. Clearly, what Chef Julio Pizarro cooked yesterday, was a step above - at the Michelin-star level.

We started the evening with a Crémant de Loire Brut Nature of Liv Vincendeau. She was borne in the region (Darmstadt) and now makes biodynamic wines in the Loire valley. 


See: Vineyard Tour and Tasting at Domäne Vincendeau in Rochefort-sur-Loire, Anjou, with Owner/ Winemaker Liv Vincendeau - Loire Valley 2024 by ombiasy WineTours https://schiller-wine.blogspot.com/2024/07/vineyard-tour-and-tasting-at-domane.html 

I ended the evening with a more tradional wine, a 2008 Château Canon La Gaffelière, Premier Grand Cru Classé B, of Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg / Vins in Saint-Émilion.

See: Tour and Tasting at Château Canon-La-Gaffelière, Appellation Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B, with Proprietor Count Stephan von Neipperg - Bordeaux Tour 2019 by ombiasy WineTours, France

Dirk Eisel, a member of the Gourmet Group Frankfurt, co-authered an excellent review of Pizarro Fine Dining in "The Frankfurter" last year (see below). 

Michelin

Geschmackvoll und casual ist es in dem wohnlich gestalteten kleinen Restaurant, moderne Bilder und Weinregale setzen dekorative Akzente, ein Hingucker ist die schicke offene Küche. Hier führt Julio Pizarro Regie. Er kocht kreativ, wobei er gekonnt seine peruanischen Wurzeln sowie viele Jahre internationale Gastronomie-Erfahrung einbindet. Diesen interessanten Mix gibt es in Form des Menüs "Roots of Peru", das eine Fülle an Komponenten und Aromen präsentiert. Das Menü beginnt für alle zur selben Zeit, jeder Gang wird allen Gästen gleichzeitig serviert - für diese "Experience" sollten Sie ca. 3 Stunden einplanen. Julio Pizarro leitet das Restaurant zusammen mit Marcel Dörflinger-Oster - sympathisch und professionell begleiten die beiden ihre Gäste gemeinsam durch den Abend. Schön die Terrasse mit Blick auf das historische Fachwerk-Rathaus.

Pizarro Fine Dining(Frankfurt Geht Aus)
 
Ceviche, Hamachi und Chupe: Im Fine-Dining-Restaurant Pizarro in Groß-Gerau serviert Küchenchef und Namensgeber Julio Pizarro Nikkei-Küche auf hohem Niveau.

Es geht doch nichts über eine internationale Metropolenregion und wir vom großen Dorf in der Mitte gönnen natürlich unseren Nachbarn ihre Attraktionen. Aber es gibt Dinge, die gehen zu weit. Modernes südamerikanisches Fine Dining ist bei Gourmets und in den entsprechenden internationalen Bestenlisten schon seit Jahren ganz weit vorne, aber die bundesweit herausragende Frankfurter Restaurantszene ist da blank. Und jetzt endlich bekommen wir unseren Wunsch erfüllt: Im Zentrum? Auf der Fressgass? Im Taunus? Nein. In Groß-Gerau.

Ja, ernsthaft, Groß-Gerau. Leise fluchend machen wir uns auf den Weg zu Pizarro Fine Dining, einem kleinen, aber feinem Lokal in der – nun ja, nennen wir es Innenstadt. Aus großen Fenstern schauen wir nach draußen, drinnen ist es reduziert-schick mit Tischen und Boden aus Holz sowie dunklem Grün für Decke, Wände und Stühle. Als Weinbar geboren, ist es seit der international erfahrene peruanische Koch Julio Pizarro mit seinem Tasting Menü losgelegt hat, ein Fine-Dining-Hotspot. 

Maximal 25 Gäste können Platz nehmen. Wie es sich bei einem Tasting Menu gehört, entscheidet allein der Küchenchef, was auf den Tisch kommt. Drei Appetizer und sechs Hauptgänge hat Pizarros „Nuna Inka-Menü“ am Start, berechnet werden dafür faire 125 Euro, der Aperitif ist inklusive. Auf Wunsch gibt es einen Extragang mit Grade A4 Wagyu Beef für 25 Euro, da muss sich dann aber der ganze Tisch einig sein. Der Küchenchef bereitet den ganzen Tag vor und steht dann abends mitten im Restaurant und fügt seine Köstlichkeiten zusammen. Das tut er ab 18:30 von Mittwoch bis Samstag, und wir leisten ihm gerne Gesellschaft, um den Apero zu genießen. Ab 19:15 sollten dann alle eingetroffen sein, denn jetzt geht es los mit dem ersten Appetizer für alle.

Auffällig ist dabei der Einfluss der japanischen Küche. So wie die französische Hochküche großen Einfluss auf andere Länder hatte, sind besonders in Südamerika Peru und Brasilien bekannt für einen prägenden japanischen Einfluss, getrieben durch eine Einwanderungswelle schon ab 1880. Nikkei nennt man dort die peruanisch-japanische Fusionsküche, die typisch für Fine Dining in Peru ist und die uns Julio Pizarro jetzt nach Fra.. – Verzeihung, Sie wissen schon, wohin er Sie bringt.

Ein schönes Beispiel, das alle kennen und natürlich auch hier auf den Tisch kommt, ist Ceviche – eine peruanische Spezialität, die auch japanischen Sushi-Köche inspirierte. So serviert uns Julio Gelbschwanzmakrele, die hier unter ihrem japanischen Namen Hamachi auftritt, mit typisch peruanischer Leche de Tigre. Das ist im Grunde eine limettenbasierte Ceviche-Marinade, bei der Teile des Fisches in die Marinade gemixt werden. Das Ergebnis schlägt jede klassische Ceviche um Längen, weil ein viel harmonischeres Geschmacksbild entsteht. Der Fisch selbst steht ähnlich wie bei Sushi mehr im Mittelpunkt und wird von der Tigermilch viel besser umrahmt als etwa von Wasabi bei japanischem Sashimi.

Ohne Zweifel der stärkste Gang in einem Menü, das uns von Anfang bis Ende begeistern konnte, denn es war Kochkunst auf höchstem Niveau mit dem besonderen Charme der japanisch-peruanischen Fusion, einem Küchenstil der Bekanntes (Hamachi, Jakobsmuscheln, Thunfisch) mit raffinierten neuen Aromen wie zum Beispiel Chupe verbindet. So heißt das peruanische Nationalgericht, für das es als Suppe und Sauce so viele Rezepte wie Köche gibt. Pizarro kreiert eine fein nuancierte Variante und kombiniert sie mit einer perfekt gegarten Jakobsmuschel bester Qualität und plötzlich sieht die französische Küche mit ihren allseits geliebten Coquilles Saint-Jacques ziemlich alt dagegen aus. Glauben Sie nicht? Probieren Sie selbst. 

Fine Dining in der Weinbar Pizarro (restaurant-ranglisten.de)
 
Hessen

Weinbar in Groß-Gerau erweitert ihr Angebot

GROSS-GERAU. In der hessischen Stadt hat die  Weinbar Pizarro ihr Angebot um ein Fine-Dining-Restaurantkonzept erweitert. Julio Pizarro und Marcel Dörflinger-Oster hatten bereist im vergangenen Jahr den Betrieb als Weinbar in einer ehemaligen Eisdiele eröffnet. Dort haben sie einen  kleinen Weinraum kreiert. Das Ambiente ist elegant mit satt-grünen Wänden, mit einem Touch von Wohnzimmer-Atmosphäre. Die Räumlichkeiten bieten Platz für 25 Personen innen und im Sommer für weitere 24 Personen außen auf der Terrasse. Im Betrieb gibt es quasi nur die beiden Chefs als Mitarbeiter. Marcel ist größtenteils im Service tätig, Julio in der Küche. Aufgrund dieser kleinen Personaldecke sind sie stets im direkten Kontakt und Austausch mit ihren Kunden. Bereits nach einem Jahr hat die Restaurant-Weinbar einen persönlichen und fast schon familiären Charakter bekommen. 

Jetzt gibt es neben den Snacks der Weinbar ein wechselndes Überraschungsmenü mit 3 bis 5 Gängen geboten. Das Konzept ist einfach und léger: Grundsätzlich orientiert es sich an der internationalen Küche mit peruanischem Einschlag. Julio Pizarro benutzt nur frische Produkte, daher wird so viel wie möglich selbst produziert. So ist eine Käseauswahl vom Affineur Waltmann, Schinken von einer kleinen Schinkenmanufaktur aus Norditalien im Angebot. Da Fische und Meeresfrüchte das Angebot prägen, gibt es Patenschaften mit  regionalen Frischeprodukt-Lieferanten, sowie einer belgischen Bio-Kaviarfarm. 

Der peruanische Einschlag in der Küche erklärt sich durch die bisherigen Erfahrungen, die Julio Pizarro vor allem in Top-Restaurants Südamerikas gesammelt hat. Darunter sind die Restaurants Central in Lima, das Manzanilla Restaurant in Mexiko, Maito in Panama sowie das Zwei-Sterne-Restaurant D.O.M. in Sao Paulo. In Spanien war er außerdem im Drei-Sterne-Restaurant von Quique Dacosta tätig. In Deutschland arbeitete er im Mainzer Sternerestaurant Favorite.

MELTINGPOT PERU IN HESSEN - PIZARRO FINE DINING
(Volkan Brandl & Dirk Eisel)

In seinem ersten eigenen Restaurant in Groß-Gerau, das der Peruaner Julio Cesar Alberto Pizarro Villanueva betreibt, serviert er höchst kreative und köstliche Gerichte, die nicht nur eine Hommage an die Produkte und Aromen seiner Heimat sind, sondern auch zu den aufregendsten im Rhein-Main-Gebiet gehören.

PERUVIAN EVOLUTION

Ein Blick auf die aktuelle Ausgabe der einflussreichen „The World’s 50 Best Restaurants“-Rangliste zeigt, dass die Küche Perus in der kulinarischen Weltspitze angekommen ist. Mit dem Spitzenreiter Central in Lima und dem auf Rang 6 platzierten Maido befinden sich gleich zwei Restaurants aus dem Andenstaat in den Top 10. Die Ursachen dafür liegen auf der Hand: Die vielfältige kulinarischen Einflüsse, die aus jahrhundertelangen Einwanderung resultieren – von den spanischen Eroberern über afrikanische Sklav:innen bis hin zu chinesischen und japanischen Arbeiter:innen – haben zusammen mit den indigenen Kulturen des Landes einen hochspannenden gastronomischen Schmelztiegel geschaffen, den eine neue Generation international ausgebildeter Köchinnen und Köche in ebensolche Genuss-Erlebnisse transformiert.

LEARNING FROM LEGENDS
 
Julio Pizarro ist einer dieser Köche und er hat nicht nur im Central gearbeitet, sondern auch in zahlreichen anderen Restaurants, die international versierte Gourmets in Verzückung versetzen. Darunter das mit zwei Michelin-Sternen ausgezeichnete D.O.M. von Alex Atala in Brasilien und das mit drei Michelin-Sternen ausgezeichneten Restaurant des spanischen Avantgardisten Quique da Costa. Julio Pizarro stammt aus der Hafenstadt Iló im Süden Perus und absolvierte eine Kochlehre in Lima. Er erwarb das Grand Diplôme de Cuisine an der renommierten Kochschule Le Cordon Bleu in Paris und arbeitete in Spitzenrestaurants auf der ganzen Welt, bis ihn die Liebe nach Deutschland brachte. Zusammen mit Restaurantleiter Marcel Dörflinger-Oster betreibt er das „Pizarro Fine Dining“ mitten in Groß-Gerau, das erste seiner (Gourmet-)Art in Hessen. Trotz der gesammelten, wertvollen Erfahrungen hat Julio Pizarro eine eigene Vorstellung von guter Küche: „Du lernst von jedem Chef. Aber es gibt so viele Produkte, so viele Techniken, dass man hinterfragen muss: macht es Sinn, diese Technik jetzt anzuwenden? Manchmal ist es einfach nur viel Arbeit und fügt dem Geschmack nichts hinzu. Ich nehme Gerichte, die ich top finde. Und wir konzentrieren uns darauf, diese Gerichte auf hohem Niveau mit Spitzenprodukten auf den Tisch zu bringen.“ 
 
NO STEREOTYPES

Julio Pizarros mehrmals im Jahr wechselnde Menüs verbinden seine peruanischen Wurzeln mit seiner französischen Ausbildung und den weltweit gesammelten Erfahrungen und Inspirationen. Wie vielen kreativen Menschen graut es ihm davor, in eine Schublade gesteckt zu werden: „Wir wollen kein peruanisches Restaurant sein, sondern ein Fine Dining Restaurant mit den kompletten Einflüssen von Peru. Weil viele bei Peru an Ponchos und Machu Picchu denken und das wollten wir vermeiden. Wir wollen zeigen: es gibt tolle Produkte in Peru. Und wir verbinden diese Produkte mit verschiedenen, oft französischen Techniken. Damit die Gäste einen neuen Geschmack kennenlernen, ihn aber einordnen können. Wie soll man ansonsten beurteilen, ob ein Gericht gut oder schlecht ist, wenn man es nie zuvor gegessen hat?“

PERUVIAN-JAPANESE NIKKEI CUISINE

Dem Küchenchef ist wichtig, authentische Geschmacksbilder zu vermitteln, ohne seine Gäste zu überfordern: „Ein Peruaner sitzt hier und sagt: Das sieht komplett anders aus, aber es schmeckt bekannt. Unser Ceviche hat weniger Säure, weil es in Peru richtig sauer gegessen wird.“ Julio Pizarro serviert das Nationalgericht daher unter anderem im Stil der japanisch-peruanischen Nikkei-Küche, als Tiradito – mit einem nach der Ikejime-Methode verarbeiteten Kingfish. Im Gegensatz zum klassischen Ceviche wird der Fisch dabei sashimi-artig in dünne Scheiben geschnitten und kommt nur für kurze Zeit mit der zitronigen Leche de Tigre-Marinade in Kontakt. Auch das bodenständige Kartoffelgericht Causa, das in Peru kalt gegessen wird, interpretiert Julio Pizarro auf andere Weise, denn er ist sich sicher: „Wer isst in Deutschland kalte Kartoffel-Mousseline? Keiner. “Daher bringt er es als warme, seidige Kartoffel-Mousseline auf den Teller, die mit Taschenkrebs gefüllt und zusammen mit Kaisergranat, Loche-Kürbis, einem Gel aus kalt gepresstem grünem Apfel, Lachskaviar und einer Kaisergranat-Bisque serviert wird, die er anstelle von Tomaten mit den peruanischen Chilisorten Rocoto und Ají Limo ansetzt. Das beliebte Pfannengericht Lomo Saltado reduziert der Koch ganz und gar auf eine Soße aus Rinderfiletstücken, die ein Stück erlesenes A5 Wagyu Skirt Steak umschmeichelt.

DRINK A WINE WITH IT

Julio Pizarro zur Seite steht Marcel Dörflinger-Oster, mit dem der Koch lange vor seinem Umzug nach Deutschland befreundet war, da die Frauen der beiden sich seit dem Studium kennen. Ursprünglich in der Finanzbranche tätig, leitet Dörflinger-Oster charmant, resolut und souverän den Service im gemütlichen Gastraum mit Wohnzimmer-Atmosphäre. Er berät Gäste außerdem in Bezug auf das ausgezeichnete Weinangebot, das sich seit den Anfängen des Restaurants, das im Jahr 2019 zunächst als Weinbar eröffnet worden war, stetig weiterentwickelt hat und ausgesuchte Weine aus aller Welt mit einem Schwerpunkt auf Deutschland, Frankreich, Italien und Österreich umfasst. „Beim Wein haben wir im Mittelklasse-Segment angefangen und pushen das Angebot seitdem nach oben“, erläutert Pizarro und sieht dies auch als Leitlinie für das Restaurant insgesamt: „Das ist ein Evolutionsprozess. Als Basis war wichtig, dass die Leute verstehen, dass wir gut kochen können und alles Handarbeit ist. Jedes Menü ist ein wenig besser als das davor und enthält mehr Techniken. Ich weiß, dass wir noch besser kochen können. Dafür brauchen wir aber mehr Personal.“ Ein Besuch im Pizarro Fine Dining ist bereits jetzt schon ein außergewöhnliches, überraschendes Vergnügen und sei allen kulinarisch Interessierten dringend empfohlen.


Bonito - Koshihikari - Daikon


Buttermakrele - Trüffel - Soja




Ora King Lachs - Aji Limo - Joghurt

Zwischengang




Service de Pain

 
Eismeergarnele Roderick Sloan

 


Kingfish Ikejime Royal Denmark





Blue Fin Toro Balfego



Heilbutt Ikejime Dundrun



Wagyu





Picaron aus Loche


Kokos aus Asien




The Wines


Bye-bye







Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours took place from August 28 – Friday, September 06, 2024. We spent 10 days visiting top wine estates in five wine regions, tasting fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noir (aka Spätburgunder), meeting world-renowned wine makers, travelling through the world’smost beautiful wine regions, cruising on the romantic Rhein river, looking at dizzying steep vineyards along the Rhein and Mosel rivers, and delving deep into German history and culture: Rheinhessen • Rheingau • Mittelrhein • Mosel • Nahe

Following two winery visits in the morning: 

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

we went to Kloster Eberbach. It is one of Europe's best-preserved and important medieval monasteries. Still a world-class winery today, the Eberbach Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery, founded in 1136 by Bernard of Clairvaux as the first Cistercian monastery on the eastern bank of the Rhine river. Its Romanesque and Gothic buildings are very impressive.

Our visit of Kloster Eberbach had several components.

(1) We started with lunch at the Kloster Eberbach tavern. 

(2) We then toured the abbey with a guide. 

(3) We drove a mile to the new winemaking facility of Kloster Eberbach, the Steinbergkeller, and met Katharina Puff, the head-winemaker of Weingut Kloster Eberbach. We visited the famous Steinberg vineyard with her, followed by a tour of the Steinbergkeller, the new winery. 

(4) The visit of the Eberbach Abbey and Weingut Kloster Eberbach ended with an extensive tasting, led by Kathrin Puff.

This posting covers the first two items. The other two items will be covered by a separate posting.

Lunch at the Tavern of the Eberbach Abbey







Guided Tour of Kloster Eberbach 

Kloster Eberbach, one of Europe's best-preserved and important medieval monasteries, lies in a valley near the town of Eltville in the Rheingau. Still a world-class winery today, the Eberbach Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery, founded in 1136 by Bernard of Clairvaux as the first Cistercian abbey on the eastern bank of the Rhine river. Its Romanesque and Gothic buildings are very impressive.

The Cistercian monk Bernard of Clairvaux from Burgundy founded the winery when establishing the abbey. In medieval times Eberbach Abbey was the largest winery in all of Europe with 750 acres of vineyards. Today Eberbach Abbey is one of the five State-owned wineries (the State of Hesse is its proprietor) and with 500 acres the largest winery in Germany. The estate’s holdings in highly esteemed vineyards in the Hessische Bergstrasse and the Rheingau wine region are unparalleled.























Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours: Already Released and Forthcoming Postings 

Overview: Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by Ombiasy Public Relations and Wine Tours led by Annette Schiller - Facebook Day-by-day Postings

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Braunewell in Essenheim, Rheinhessen, with Stefan Braunewell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, with Christoph Thörle, Johannes Thörle and Uta Thörle - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Grauburgunder (French: Pinot Gris - Italian: Pinot Grigio) and Dinner at Restaurant Lumen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of Eberbach Abbey (founded by Cistercian monks at about the same time as the famous Château de Clos de Vougeot in Burgundy) - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker Katrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner with Wines of Weingut Balthasar Ress at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Head-sommelier Florian Richter  (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch, Tasting and Vineyard Tour at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cruise on the Rhein, from Boppard to Koblenz, passing the famous Loreley Rock - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Wine Tasting of the Wines of Weingut Madame Flöck, with Weingut Madame Flöck Owner/ Winemaker Robert Wade, Verbene Bistro Chef Tim Johnston, Restaurant Verbene Michelin starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at the 2024 Weinfest in Winningen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of Eltz Castle, a True Fairy-tale Medieval Castle in the Hills above the Mosel, Built more than 850 Years ago by the Eltz Family - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Restaurant Heim in Hotel Reiler Hof (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Reil - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef Wines and Overnight Stay at the Brand-new, High-end Deinhard’s Hotel in Bernkastel-Kues - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting Weingut Dr.Loosen (VDP) in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Anne Juchem - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter in Mülheim, Middle Mosel, with Dirk Richter - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours
 

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours took place from August 28 – Friday, September 06, 2024. We spent 10 days visiting top wine estates in five wine regions, tasting fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noir (aka Spätburgunder), meeting world-renowned wine makers, travelling through the world’smost beautiful wine regions, cruising on the romantic Rhein river, looking at dizzying steep vineyards along the Rhein and Mosel rivers, and delving deep into German history and culture: Rheinhessen • Rheingau • Mittelrhein • Mosel • Nahe 

Our visit of Kloster Eberbach had several components.

(1) We started with lunch at the Kloster Eberbach tavern. 

(2) We then toured the abbey with a guide. 

(3) We drove a mile to the new winemaking facility of Kloster Eberbach, the Steinbergkeller, and met Katharina Puff, the head-winemaker of Weingut Kloster Eberbach. We visited the famous Steinberg vineyard with her, followed by a tour of the Steinbergkeller, the new winery. 

(4) The visit of the Eberbach Abbey and Weingut Kloster Eberbach ended with an extensive tasting, led by Kathrin Puff.

I have already reported about items (1) and (2) here: Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

This posting covers the other two items.

Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau

The iconic Weingut Kloster Eberbach is closely linked to the history of the Abbey of Cîteaux and the abbey’s vineyards, the ‘Clos de Vougeot’ and the winemaking facility, the Château de Clos de Vougeot in Burgundy. Bernard of Clairvaux, a major leader in the reformation of the Benedictine Order (Cluny) which eventually led to the founding of a new order, the Cistercians, was abbot at the Abbey of Cîteaux. The Cistercian monks were the first “Colonialists” by establishing monasteries all around Europe. The
monasteries sustained their living through farming and winemaking. 

Eberbach Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery, founded in 1136 by Bernard of Clairvaux as the first Cistercian monastery on the eastern bank of the Rhein river. By establishing the abbey he also founded the winery. In medieval times Eberbach Abbey was the largest winery in all of Europe with 750 acres of vineyards. 

Today Eberbach Abbey is one of the five State-owned wineries (the State of Hesse is its proprietor) and with 500 acres the largest winery in Germany. The estate’s holdings in highly esteemed vineyards in the Hessische Bergstrasse and the Rheingau wine region are unparalleled. 

We visited the state of the art recently constructed new technical facilities of the winery built under the famous Clos Steinberg vineyard just down the road from the abbey. Contrary to the Abbey of Cîteaux, the Château de Clos de Vougeot, and the Clos de Vougeot vineyards which are divided by roughly 80 owners, the Eberbach Abbey estate – the monastery buildings, vineyards, and winemaking facilities are still today an entity and Weingut Kloster Eberbach is still today a world-class winery.

Kathrin Puff (Head Winemaker and Deputy Managing Director)

Weingut Kloster Eberbach: Seit dem Jahrgang 2018 führt Sie bei uns das gesamte Weinkellerteam und vinifiziert Weine mit ihrer ganz persönlichen Handschrift. Nach der Philosophie: „Meine Weine sollen herkunftstypisch sein und die Geschichte des Jahrgangs, Weinbergs und unsere Qualitätsansprüche wiederspiegeln.“ Diplomiert von der Hochschule Geisenheim und Universität Udin in Italien, hat Sie nach dem Studium zehn Jahre lang führend als Winemaker in Übersee und Italien gearbeitet. Nach den langen Jahren im Ausland zog die junge Familie wieder in die Heimat. Inzwischen als zweifache Mutter weiß sie Beruf und Familie erfolgreich zu verbinden. 

Historic Wine Cellar at the Abbey











Visiting the Steinberg Vineyard






Tour of the Modern Winemaking Facilities








Tasting













Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours: Already Released and Forthcoming Postings 

Overview: Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by Ombiasy Public Relations and Wine Tours led by Annette Schiller - Facebook Day-by-day Postings

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Braunewell in Essenheim, Rheinhessen, with Stefan Braunewell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, with Christoph Thörle, Johannes Thörle and Uta Thörle - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Grauburgunder (French: Pinot Gris - Italian: Pinot Grigio) and Dinner at Restaurant Lumen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner with Wines of Weingut Balthasar Ress at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Head-sommelier Florian Richter  (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch, Tasting and Vineyard Tour at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cruise on the Rhein, from Boppard to Koblenz, passing the famous Loreley Rock - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Wine Tasting of the Wines of Weingut Madame Flöck, with Weingut Madame Flöck Owner/ Winemaker Robert Wade, Verbene Bistro Chef Tim Johnston, Restaurant Verbene Michelin starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at the 2024 Weinfest in Winningen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of Eltz Castle, a True Fairy-tale Medieval Castle in the Hills above the Mosel, Built more than 850 Years ago by the Eltz Family - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Restaurant Heim in Hotel Reiler Hof (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Reil - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef Wines and Overnight Stay at the Brand-new, High-end Deinhard’s Hotel in Bernkastel-Kues - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting Weingut Dr.Loosen (VDP) in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Anne Juchem - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter in Mülheim, Middle Mosel, with Dirk Richter - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Maître and Head Sommelier Florian Richter (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours took place from August 28 – Friday, September 06, 2024. We spent 10 days visiting top wine estates in five wine regions, tasting fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noir (aka Spätburgunder), meeting world-renowned wine makers, travelling through the world’smost beautiful wine regions, cruising on the romantic Rhein river, looking at dizzying steep vineyards along the Rhein and Mosel rivers, and delving deep into German history and culture: Rheinhessen • Rheingau • Mittelrhein • Mosel • Nahe 

We had a wine-pairing dinner with wines of Weingut Balthasar Ress at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Head-sommelier Florian Richter (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich. The weather was perfect and we could have the dinner outside in the beautiful park. 

Kronenschlösschen had a Michelin star for a long time, but lost it a few years ago. Under Chef Roland Gorgosilich, Kronenschlösschen is on the way to regain the Michelin star. Clearly, the dinner we had was at the Michelin star level. Bravo!

Kronenschlösschen

carrotsandtigers.com: Located in Germany’s beautiful Rheingau wine region, Hotel Kronenschlösschen is well-known for its award-winning cuisine and excellent wine list.

The hotel is also renown for hosting the prominent annual Rheingau wine festival; bringing together many Michelin-starred chefs and the best winemakers from around the globe. The festival has been on my list for a long time but so far has always clashed with other appointments in my diary.

Originally built in the 1850s as a private residence, the property was transformed into a hotel at the end of the 19th century. Unfortunately, it was not taken care of very well and when it was bought by its current owner in 1990 it was at the verge of collapse.

Two years of careful renovation was needed to restore the buildings’ former splendour whilst making sure that the property was also equipped with all the necessary modern amenities. Today, Kronenschlösschen is regularly named one of the most beautiful and idyllic country hotels in Germany.
 
Maître and Head Sommelier Florian Richter
 
Meininger Verlag: Florian Richter, Maître und Head Sommelier im Hotel Kronenschlösschen in Hattenheim, hat am 19. November das Finale der siebten Sommelier-Trophy gewonnen. Die Sommelier-Union Deutschland kürt im Rahmen dieses Wettbewerbs alle zwei Jahre den „Besten Sommelier Deutschlands“ (m/w/d). Der 36-jährige Sommelier und gelernte Hotelfachmann tritt damit die Nachfolge von Sebastian Russold an, der den Titel 2021 holte.  
 
 
Chef Roland Gorgosilich 
 
rheingau-gourmet-festival.de: Der geborene Österreicher kann eine bemerkenswerte Vita vorweisen. Zu seinen Stationen gehören das Aqua, Schloss Fuschl, Friedrichsruhe, Villa Hammerschmiede und danach zwölf Jahre in Südafrika als Chef im Grand Roche/Paarl Restaurant Bosman‘s. Da das Grande Roche verkauft wurde, entschloss sich der Spitzenkoch zu seiner Rückkehr nach Europa. Seit 01.02.2020 ist er Küchenchef im Kronenschlösschen. 
 
Johanna Ullrich
 
Johanna Ullrich has been the General Manager of the Kronenschlösschen since 2017. Her father, Hans B. Ullrich, bought the then run-down Kronenschlösschen in 1990 and brought it up to the level were it is today.
 

 
Stefan Ress - Weingut Balthasar Ress

Weingut Balthasar Ress: The story begins with Balthasar Ress in 1870 and continues to the present day. Carl, Paul, Stefan, and Christian, the fourth generation of the family, have all left their stamp on the winery, while always upholding the claim of great hospitality and producing outstanding wines.

Balthasar Ress wanted to host that’s how it all started. A brave and passionate young man Balthasar founded the “Gasthof Ress” in the main street in Hattenheim and laid the foundation, not only for a long gastronomic tradition and hospitality in the Rheingau but also for today’s winery Balthasar Ress. Since then, the Ress family has lived in the tradition of being good hosts and creating fine moments with fine wines.

140 years later, Christian Ress takes responsibility for the winery, which under his leadership will become the largest eco-viticultural enterprise in Hesse in 2019. In 2020, the family celebrates the 150th anniversary of the company. Today, the winery is fully owned by the family, and Stefan and Christian Ress are the fourth and fifth generations of owners. The wine portfolio consists of fine, characteristic, complex, and individual wines that clearly reflect their origin, up to bold wines that are very different from traditional Rieslings. Owners are always upholding the highest standards, providing excellent service, and being a winemaker true to today’s motto “Fine wines. Fine moments.”

With Stefan Ress at the wineBank in Hattenheim in 2013 

Pictures: Annette Schiller, Christian Schiller and Stefan Ress in the wineBank in Hattenheim in 2013 during the: German Wine and Culture Tour by ombiasy, 2013. See: Tasting at Weingut Balthasar Ress, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Stefan Ress, Germany
 
With Stefan Ress at WineLAIR in Washington DC in 2022


See: Stefan Ress of Weingut Balthasar Ress, Rheingau, Germany and WineBANK Rheingau at WineLAIR Washington DC, USA/ Germany (2022)
 
Kronenschlösschen




Stefan Ress


Dinner



Menu

Apero




Amuse Gueule







Coquilles Saint Jacques






Quinda Gin from Taunus






Ternera Gallega Veal and Breton Lobster



Gariguette Strawberry





Petits Fours

The Wines



Good Night




Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours: Already Released and Forthcoming Postings 

Overview: Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by Ombiasy Public Relations and Wine Tours led by Annette Schiller - Facebook Day-by-day Postings

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Braunewell in Essenheim, Rheinhessen, with Stefan Braunewell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, with Christoph Thörle, Johannes Thörle and Uta Thörle - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Grauburgunder (French: Pinot Gris - Italian: Pinot Grigio) and Dinner at Restaurant Lumen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner with Wines of Weingut Balthasar Ress at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Head-sommelier Florian Richter  (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch, Tasting and Vineyard Tour at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cruise on the Rhein, from Boppard to Koblenz, passing the famous Loreley Rock - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Wine Tasting of the Wines of Weingut Madame Flöck, with Weingut Madame Flöck Owner/ Winemaker Robert Wade, Verbene Bistro Chef Tim Johnston, Restaurant Verbene Michelin starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at the 2024 Weinfest in Winningen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of Eltz Castle, a True Fairy-tale Medieval Castle in the Hills above the Mosel, Built more than 850 Years ago by the Eltz Family - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Restaurant Heim in Hotel Reiler Hof (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Reil - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef Wines and Overnight Stay at the Brand-new, High-end Deinhard’s Hotel in Bernkastel-Kues - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting Weingut Dr.Loosen (VDP) in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Anne Juchem - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter in Mülheim, Middle Mosel, with Dirk Richter - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours  

Washington DC, Munich and Franconia - Christian & Annette Schiller, Jan Hartwig and Christian M. Stahl: "Friends from Washington DC Being Guests at Friends from Munich ...

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A couple of days ago, Annette and I enjoyed a spectacular dinner at JAN with Jan Hartwig, one of the ten 3-star Michelin chefs that Germany currently has. Arguably, Jan Hartwig and Christian Bau of Victor's Fine Dining by Christian Bau represent the pinacle of cooking in Germany currently.

Among the wines we had at JAN was a Chardonnay from Christian Stahl. Interestingly, Christian Stahl is the only star winemaker in Germany, possibly in the whole world, who also has a Michelin star. 

A couple of years ago, at the beginning of his journey into the world of fine dining, Christian was trying to expand his wine business into the USA, focussing on the greater Washington DC and the New York areas. In that context, we organized a number of winemaker events in the Washington DC area. In one year, Christian was the guest of honor at our annual Riesling party. The last event was a dinner at our home in McLean, where he and his Co-chef Mirko Schweiger cooked for about 30 wine lovers and poured his wines.

Christian M. Stahl commented on Instagram: "Friends from Washington DC Being Guests at Friends from Munich ..."

Dinner at JAN in Munich, Germany, with Jan Hartwig, one of the ten German 3-star Michelin Chefs (September 2024) 
 
See: Dinner at JAN in Munich, Germany, with Jan Hartwig, one of the ten German 3-star Michelin Chefs (September 2024) 









2022 Weingut Christian Stahl Sonnenstuhl Chardonnay at JAN


Christian L. Stahl in Washington DC/ USA

2016

Christian has been coming to the US since 2016. His first tasting in the US was in January 2016 at Cleveland Park Fine Wines and Liquor Store. See: Welcome to the USA: Christian L. Stahl from Winzerhof Stahl in Franken, Germany

Pictures: Christian L. and Simone Stahl at Cleveland Park Fine Wines and Liquor Store in Washington DC, with Importer Chris Bartha, General Manager Anthony Quinn and Christian Schiller.
 
2016

Later in the year, when Christian came for the second time, he was our guest of honor at our Riesling Party 2016, where he presented his wines. See: Annette and Christian Schiller’s Summer of Riesling 2016 in McLean, Virginia, with German Star Winemaker Christian L. Stahl, German Wine Journalist Joachim A.J. Kaiser and Virginia Star Winemaker Chris Pearmund

Pictures: Christian Stahl at Annette and Christian Schiller’s Summer of Riesling 2016 in McLean, Virginia
 
2017
 
In January 2017 Annette organized a winemaker dinner with him at Evo Bistro in McLean, Virginia. See: Franken Wines, Virginia Oysters and French-Mediterranian Food: Winemaker Dinner with Christian L. Stahl from Winzerhof Stahl, Germany, and Chef Driss Zahidi at Evo Bistro in McLean, Virginia

Pictures: Winemaker Dinner with Christian L. Stahl from Winzerhof Stahl, Germany, and Chef Driss Zahidi at Evo Bistro in McLean, Virginia
 
2017

Before the dinner, Annette and Christian Schiller, had invited to a reception with Christian L. Stahl had their private home. We had Rappahanock oysters from Virginia and Stahl wine. They paired very well. See: Franken Wines, Virginia Oysters and French-Mediterranian Food: Winemaker Dinner with Christian L. Stahl from Winzerhof Stahl, Germany, and Chef Driss Zahidi at Evo Bistro in McLean, Virginia

Pictures: Oysters and Stahl Wines at Schiller's Residence
 
2018  
 
Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, organized a winemaker dinner with Christian at the trendy BToo restaurant on 14th Street NW.
 
40 German wine lovers had a great time with the excellent wines of Christian Stahl and the super food of Chef Dieter Samyn. 
 
See: Winemaker Dinner with Christian L. Stahl, Winzerhof Stahl, Franken, Germany, and Chef Dieter Samyn at BToo in Washington DC, USA 
 


Pictures: Winemaker Dinner with Christian L. Stahl and hef Dieter Samyn at BToo in Washington DC, USA

2021
 
The last time, I saw Christian in the Washington DC area was in 2021. The USA lifted its 18-month covid travel ban on November 8th, 2021. One of the first, if not the first, was star winemaker and chef Christian L. Stahl from Franken, Winemaker of the Year 2018 (FAS, Stuart Pigott). He was accompanied by Chef Mirko from his fine dining team.
 
Christian and Mirko flew over to the USA on November 9th and spent 2 days in Washington DC before moving on to New York City and Chicago 
 
On very short notice, Annette Schiller and I managed to arrange a winemaker dinner with Christian L. Stahl and his bone dry wines from Franken at our home in McLean on Wednesday November 10th. As it turned out, the RSVPs we got was double the number of seats available for this evening. As a result, we had a second dinner a few days later, with same wines and the same menu, however without Christian Stahl. He was sitting in the plane back to Germany on that evening. 

See: Christian Stahl, Winzerhof Stahl, Franken, Germany back in the USA - Winemaker Dinner at the Schiller Residence in McLean, Northern Virginia (2021) 



 

Pictures: Winemaker Dinner with Christian L. Stahl, Chef and Winekaer, at the Schiller Residence in McLean, Northern Virginia (2021)  
 
With Christian L Stahl In Germany
 
2012
 
We met Christian for the first time in 2012 in Germany at the top Restaurant SchauMahl in Frankfurt/ Germany, were he came for a winemaker dinner.

Pictures: Christian Schiller and Annette Schiller with Christian Stahl in Frankfurt. See: The Bistronomics Cuisine of Chef Christoph Kubenz and the Wines of Winemaker Christian Stahl at Restaurant schauMahl in Frankfurt, Germany
 
2017

In 2017, we visited Christian L. Stahl at the Winzerhof Stahl in Franken and experienced first hand that Christian is not only a gifted winemaker but also a Highly talented chef. Those who came on the Germany-East Tour by ombiasy WineTours 2017 will definitely remember the out-of-this-world lunch Christian cooked for us at Winzerhof Stahl. See: Lunch with Christian L. Stahl, Winzerhof Stahl, Franken: Not only a Gifted Winemaker but also a Gifted Chef - Germany-East Tour 2017 by ombiasy WineTours

Pictures: Lunch at Winzerhof Stahl, with Chef Christian L. Stahl. See: Lunch with Christian L. Stahl, Winzerhof Stahl, Franken: Not only a Gifted Winemaker but also a Gifted Chef - Germany-East Tour 2017 by ombiasy

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Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours took place from August 28 – Friday, September 06, 2024. We spent 10 days visiting top wine estates in five wine regions, tasting fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noir (aka Spätburgunder), meeting world-renowned wine makers, travelling through the world’smost beautiful wine regions, cruising on the romantic Rhein river, looking at dizzying steep vineyards along the Rhein and Mosel rivers, and delving deep into German history and culture: Rheinhessen • Rheingau • Mittelrhein • Mosel • Nahe

The visit at Weingut Breuer in Rüdesheim was comprised of a cellar tour and a seated tasting. Theresa Breuer joined us half-way through the visit. 

Weingut Georg Breuer wines are widely available in the USA through Skurnik. 

Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau

Weingut Georg Breuer was founded in 1880 by the Hillebrand and Scholl families. In the early 20th century Peter Breuer acquired the estate and today it is the fourth generation Theresa Breuer who is running the winery. 

In the 1980s Bernhard Breuer, Theresa’s father – was one of the key members of the CHARTA organization, which was founded to promote drier wines and higher quality standards for the Rheingau Rieslings. Early on Bernhard Breuer was very critical of the wine law of 1971 which made the
sugar content of the grapes at the point of harvest the quality measure. He was a strong advocate for a terroir – a vineyard based classification as measure of quality. This raised the quality standard in the Rheingau and beyond. It took more than 30 years before a new wine law passed in 2021 and Bernhard Breuers vision became reality. 

Theresa farms 100 acres of vineyards with the majority in the three greatest sites in Rüdesheim:
Berg Schlossberg, Berg Roseneck and Berg Rottland and the Moniopol site Nonnenberg in Rauenthal, right at the opposite end, the far east end of the Rheingau. Theresa drastically reduces yields to produce top quality wines: yields for the wines from premier and grand cru sites are 15-25 hl/ hectare and 45 hl/ hectare for the Estate and Village level wines. The vineyards are farmed using organic methods and are certified by Fair N Green.

Skurnik: Georg Breuer (42 hecatres)
Rüdesheim / Rheingau / Germany

“I wish to produce wines that make the specific characteristics of their origin visible” – Bernhard Breuer

Weingut Georg Breuer looks back on 130 years of history, beginning in 1880 when it was founded by the Hillebrand and Scholl families. Peter Breuer purchased the property in the early 20th century, passing it to his son Georg (1910-1982) several years later. Georg renamed the winery, expanded the holdings, and started shipping wines to England and other European countries, building a reputation for the estate and the wines of Rüdesheim. Georg’s sons Heinrich and Bernhard Breuer further expanded the holdings in Rüdesheim and Rauenthal to 15 hectares.

In the 1980s Bernhard Breuer was one of the key members of Charta, an organization formed to promote a drier style of Rheingau wine. Bernhard was a proponent of this style of wine and believed that the Rheingau was perfectly suited to producing very fine, elegant and flavorful dry Rieslings.  He was also a strong advocate for a vineyard classification system based on geology, historical precedent, and quality of wines. His vision raised the standard of the wines at this estate and across the region as a whole.  Tragically, Bernhard passed away suddenly in 2004, at the age of 57.

Today, his daughter Theresa Breuer runs the estate with her uncle Heinrich as well as longtime manager and icon in the region, Hermann Schmoranz, and cellar master Markus Lunden.  Theresa’s sister Marcia is also involved in the administration and management of the winery. The estate now spans over 30 hectares, with a majority of the holdings located in the three greatest Grand Crus in Rüdesheim – Berg Schlossberg, Berg Roseneck and Berg Rottland, and the Monopole site, Nonnenberg in Rauenthal. These two distinct villages are a pair of the very finest in the Rheingau, bookending the region from east to west.

The vineyards are farmed using organic methods and are certified by Fair N Green. In the top sites, yields are reduced to between 15-25 hectoliters per hectare with 45hl/ha for the Estate and Village level wines. Physiological and “aroma ripeness” are more important than must weight and the grapes are picked when Theresa and her team feel the fruit is perfect. Botrytis is avoided as the majority of the production is dry. Fermentations are natural or started with pied de cuve; fermentation and élevage is in large used barrels for the top wines and a mix of barrel and steel for the Estate wines. The winemaking at this domaine is very simple and the results from these exceptional vineyards are clear – these are among the very finest wines in Germany.

  • Vineyard area: 42 hectares
  • Founded In: 1880
  • Top sites in Rüdesheim:
    • Berg Schlossberg: Slatey and rich in quartzite
    • Berg Rottland: Some deep löss, moving into shallow gravel soils with slate and sandstone
    • Berg Roseneck: Deep Phyllite, clay and quartz slate
    • Nonnenberg: Monopole, South facing site, deep Phyllite soils with gravel deposits
  • Grape varieties: 79% Riesling, 11% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Orléans, Heunisch

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours: Already Released and Forthcoming Postings 

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Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Braunewell in Essenheim, Rheinhessen, with Stefan Braunewell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, with Christoph Thörle, Johannes Thörle and Uta Thörle - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Grauburgunder (French: Pinot Gris - Italian: Pinot Grigio) and Dinner at Restaurant Lumen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Maître and Head Sommelier Florian Richter (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch, Tasting and Vineyard Tour at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cruise on the Rhein, from Boppard to Koblenz, passing the famous Loreley Rock - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Wine Tasting of the Wines of Weingut Madame Flöck, with Weingut Madame Flöck Owner/ Winemaker Robert Wade, Verbene Bistro Chef Tim Johnston, Restaurant Verbene Michelin starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at the 2024 Weinfest in Winningen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of Eltz Castle, a True Fairy-tale Medieval Castle in the Hills above the Mosel, Built more than 850 Years ago by the Eltz Family - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Restaurant Heim in Hotel Reiler Hof (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Reil - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef Wines and Overnight Stay at the Brand-new, High-end Deinhard’s Hotel in Bernkastel-Kues - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting Weingut Dr.Loosen (VDP) in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Anne Juchem - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter in Mülheim, Middle Mosel, with Dirk Richter - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours  

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), the Iconic Rheingau Estate, with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours took place from August 28 – Friday, September 06, 2024. We spent 10 days visiting top wine estates in five wine regions, tasting fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noir (aka Spätburgunder), meeting world-renowned wine makers, travelling through the world’smost beautiful wine regions, cruising on the romantic Rhein river, looking at dizzying steep vineyards along the Rhein and Mosel rivers, and delving deep into German history and culture: Rheinhessen • Rheingau • Mittelrhein • Mosel • Nahe

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Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

we went to Weingut Schloss Johannisberg. Dieter Salomon was our host. 

We were treated to an in-depth visit of the iconic Weingut Schloss Johannisberg and a thorough tasting of Schloss Johannisberg’s superb wines. Dieter Salomon showed us the old cellars, the new winemaking facilities and the Schloss Johannisberg vineyard, followed by a seated tasting of the Weingut Schloss Johannisburg wines.

The tasting included the new Weingut Schloss Johannisberg signature wine, the Goldlack trocken, which sells for Euro 200 plus per bottle.  

Weingut Schloss Johannisberg wines are available in the USA through Freixenet Mionetto USA.

Weingut Schloss Johannisberg

Weingut Schloss Johannisberg is one of the world’s oldest Riesling wine estate going back 900 years and it was here that the “Spätlese” was accidently discovered. For many centuries the estate was owned by the Prince-Abbot of Fulda, but changed hands several times during the Napoleonic wars and subsequent secularization.

In 1816, Austrian Emperor Francis II, gave the estate to his Foreign Minister, Prince von Metternich, as a thank you for his successful negotiations in the reorganization of Europe during the “Congress of Vienna”. The last resident of the Metternich family at Schloss Johannisberg, Tatjana Princess von Metternich was a patron of the arts in the Rheingau and beyond and revived the castle to its former gory after the destructions during World War II. After her death in 2006, the Oetker family (yes, that's the one that produces baking helpers and puddings) bought the estate.

Today 125 acres of vineyards around the Castle are farmed. The soils are quartzite from the Taunus hills with significant iron-rich loess and loam components. The Johannisberg Rieslings are a brilliant example of what the Riesling grape is able to produce. The wines show substance, considerable volume, and a spicy fruitiness paired with pronounced acidity. Schloss Johannisberg is one of the only 16 wine estates in all of Germany’s 13 wine regions rated with 5 stars in the Vinum wine guide 2024.

Picture: Schloss Johannisberg (1837)

Freixenet Mionetto USA: Weingut Schloss Johannisberg

Few wine enthusiasts probably realize that with every sip of Riesling from Schloss Johannisberg, they are enjoying the legacy of nearly 1,200 years of history that involves a monastery and a palace – both of which have a great wine history. The first documented wine harvest was in A.D. 817. Louis the Pious was delighted with the 6,000 liters of wine from the vines on the hill, then known as Bischofsberg (bishop’s hill). Nearly three centuries later (circa 1100), the first Benedictine monastery in the Rheingau was founded on the hilltop and the monks diligently tended the vines on the slopes below. In 1130, they consecrated their abbey church in honor of John the Baptist, after which the hill, the monastery and the village assumed the name Johannisberg (John’s hill). In 1716, the Prince-Abbot of Fulda at that time had the monastery torn down and a Baroque palace built on the site. Parts of the nearly 900-year-old abbey cellar remained intact. After restoring the vineyards in just two years (1719/1720), 294,000 Riesling vines were planted. It is thanks to their efforts that Schloss Johannisberg is justifiably the first Riesling wine estate in the world.

Riesling heralded the start of a new era of viticulture in the Rheingau – and not only there. Schloss Johannisberg’s recognition of the benefits of a Spätlese (late harvest) came about by accident. Every autumn, the head monastery in Fulda sent a courier on horseback with orders on when to begin the harvest. In 1775, he was delayed. By the time he arrived in Johannisberg, the ripe grapes were infested with mold – noble rot – yet they were harvested and pressed. The monks thanked God for the phenomenal results and erected a monument to the courier in the courtyard. The Prince-Abbot issued an edict that henceforth, the grape harvest should always take place this late.

Connoisseurs all over the world owe thanks to the Rheingau wine experts for further developing the practice of selective, late harvesting: Auslese (1787), Beerenauslese, and Trockenbeerenauslese, as well as Eiswein, which was first harvested in Germany at Schloss Johannisberg in 1858.

The forest on top of the Taunus protects the vineyards from cold winds from the north. In the south, the Rhine lays like a lake in front of the estate on the foothills. The 50° parallel runs directly through the vineyard and its unique soil drains water and maintains temperature for perfect minerality in Riesling.

Long before printed labels were common practice, Schloss Johannisberg had its own system of distinguishing among its bottlings through the use of colored seals. Introduced by Fürst von Metternich in 1820 and still in use to this day, the quality of a wine, based on the ripeness of the harvested grapes, can be identified according to color.

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours: Already Released and Forthcoming Postings 

Overview: Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by Ombiasy Public Relations and Wine Tours led by Annette Schiller - Facebook Day-by-day Postings

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Braunewell in Essenheim, Rheinhessen, with Stefan Braunewell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, with Christoph Thörle, Johannes Thörle and Uta Thörle - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Grauburgunder (French: Pinot Gris - Italian: Pinot Grigio) and Dinner at Restaurant Lumen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Maître and Head Sommelier Florian Richter (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), the Iconic Rheingau Estate, with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch, Tasting and Vineyard Tour at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cruise on the Rhein, from Boppard to Koblenz, passing the famous Loreley Rock - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Wine Tasting of the Wines of Weingut Madame Flöck, with Weingut Madame Flöck Owner/ Winemaker Robert Wade, Verbene Bistro Chef Tim Johnston, Restaurant Verbene Michelin starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at the 2024 Weinfest in Winningen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of Eltz Castle, a True Fairy-tale Medieval Castle in the Hills above the Mosel, Built more than 850 Years ago by the Eltz Family - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Restaurant Heim in Hotel Reiler Hof (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Reil - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef Wines and Overnight Stay at the Brand-new, High-end Deinhard’s Hotel in Bernkastel-Kues - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting Weingut Dr.Loosen (VDP) in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Anne Juchem - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter in Mülheim, Middle Mosel, with Dirk Richter - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours   

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours took place from August 28 – Friday, September 06, 2024. We spent 10 days visiting top wine estates in five wine regions, tasting fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noir (aka Spätburgunder), meeting world-renowned wine makers, travelling through the world’smost beautiful wine regions, cruising on the romantic Rhein river, looking at dizzying steep vineyards along the Rhein and Mosel rivers, and delving deep into German history and culture: Rheinhessen • Rheingau • Mittelrhein • Mosel • Nahe 

Following:

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), the Iconic Rheingau Estate, with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

we went to Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein, a trendy restaurant right on the banks of the Rhein river, which belongs to Weingut Familie Allendorf.

There, we bumbed into the Allendorf family, who also had lunch there. Max J. Schönleber came over and said "hello", followed by Ulrich Allendorf, who came with two bottles of Weingut Allendorf GGs and did an impromptu tasting with us. Thank you very much Max and Ulrich. 

Weingut Familie Allendorf in the USA 

Ulrich Allendorf comes to Washington DC on a regular basis, as part of the Derek Vinnicombe Group. Last time I saw him was at Arrowine, a stone's throw away from where we live in the Washington DC area. 

See: Riesling & Friends: Massive German Wine Tasting with the Derek Vinnicombe Group at Arrowine in Arlington, USA



Weingut Allendorf in Oestrich Winkel

Weingut Allendorf is a well-respected wine estate in Oestrich Winkel in the heart of the Rheingau. Producing wine has a long tradition in the family: Knight Kraft von Allendorf was mentioned in 1222. In 1773, Philipp Anton von Allendorf married a daughter of a local wine grower and the family started making wine.

Notwithstanding the long tradition, in 1955, Fritz Allendorf, owned only 1,5 hectares of vineyard. Today, the family owns 70 hectares – and is one of the largest family-owned wineries in Germany.

Weingut Allendorf’s vinyards include Hinterkirch and Höllenberg (Assmannshausen), Mäuerchen, Mönchspfad (Geisenheim), Klosterberg and Lenchen (Oestrich), Berg Roseneck, Berg Rottland (Rüdesheim), as well as Hasensprung and Jesuitengarten (Winkel). Annual production is around 500.000 bottles. The grape varieties are Riesling (75%), Chardonnay and Spätburgunder.
 
Weingut Allendorf is a member of the VDP, the association of elite winemakers in Germany.

Today, Weingut Allendorf is led by Ulrich Allendorf and his sister Christel Schönleber; her husband Josef Schönleber and her son Max are the winemakers.
 
Ulrich Allendorf: Even as a small boy Uli’s dream was to be a winemaker. And the passion for the craft of this cosmopolitan lateral thinker is unswerving as he travels the world representing the family brand. Uli began managing the wine estate in 1996 following the sudden death of his father, Fritz. The graduate oenologist is the driving force behind enhancing the quality and style of the wine, supported by his nephew Max, and brother-in-law Josef. Uli loves mature Rieslings and always has time to illustrate to visitors the different varieties of the Rieslings with a touch of humour.

Josef Schönleber: Josef has been crafting wines in the Allendorf cellar for over three decades and is now setting new accents with his son. He dedicates all his time and energy into supervising the large expanse of vineyards and organises operations. But the best view of the wine estate’s finest sites are from a boat: Josef enjoys this perspective – as often as work permits, avoiding hustle and bustle, and in peace. Because at work he’s the one who makes sure Max has enough time to attend to his duties. Josef is particularly proud of his “Quercus” Pinot Noir, which he has been maturing in barriques since the 1990s and has, to date, created a respectable number of bottles.

Max Schönleber: Max has been in the family business since 2012, incorporating the diverse experiences he gained during his apprenticeships at well known companies and his degree in oenology in Geisenheim. He has a very clear vision of how the individual sites are to be interpreted and how to craft an individual style for the Allendorf wines. The quest for perfection, craftsmanship, enough time and the patience to recognise the signs of nature are the principles he works on. The development of the Spätburgunder is influenced by his father’s many years of experience and knowledge gained during his apprenticeship at Bernhard Huber’s.

Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein


Winemaker/ Owner Max J. Schönleber 




Winemaker/ Owner Ulrich Allendorf





Impromptu Wine Tasting




Light Lunch





Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours: Already Released and Forthcoming Postings 

Overview: Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by Ombiasy Public Relations and Wine Tours led by Annette Schiller - Facebook Day-by-day Postings

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Braunewell in Essenheim, Rheinhessen, with Stefan Braunewell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, with Christoph Thörle, Johannes Thörle and Uta Thörle - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Grauburgunder (French: Pinot Gris - Italian: Pinot Grigio) and Dinner at Restaurant Lumen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Maître and Head Sommelier Florian Richter (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), the Iconic Rheingau Estate, with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch, Tasting and Vineyard Tour at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cruise on the Rhein, from Boppard to Koblenz, passing the famous Loreley Rock - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Wine Tasting of the Wines of Weingut Madame Flöck, with Weingut Madame Flöck Owner/ Winemaker Robert Wade, Verbene Bistro Chef Tim Johnston, Restaurant Verbene Michelin starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at the 2024 Weinfest in Winningen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of Eltz Castle, a True Fairy-tale Medieval Castle in the Hills above the Mosel, Built more than 850 Years ago by the Eltz Family - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Restaurant Heim in Hotel Reiler Hof (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Reil - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef Wines and Overnight Stay at the Brand-new, High-end Deinhard’s Hotel in Bernkastel-Kues - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting Weingut Dr.Loosen (VDP) in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Anne Juchem - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter in Mülheim, Middle Mosel, with Dirk Richter - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours   



Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours took place from August 28 – Friday, September 06, 2024. We spent 10 days visiting top wine estates in five wine regions, tasting fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noir (aka Spätburgunder), meeting world-renowned wine makers, travelling through the world’smost beautiful wine regions, cruising on the romantic Rhein river, looking at dizzying steep vineyards along the Rhein and Mosel rivers, and delving deep into German history and culture: Rheinhessen • Rheingau • Mittelrhein • Mosel • Nahe

Following: 

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), the Iconic Rheingau Estate, with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

in the morning and:

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

we visited Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn. Peter Bernhard Kühn was our host. We did a quick tour of the wine cellar and then sat down in the courtyard of Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn with him, next to the vineyards. Viktoria Kühn welcomed us. Stephan Rheinhardt, who covers Germany for Robert Parker Wine Advocate, was also there and we had to coordinate our visit with his visit.

Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn is represented in the USA by Weygandt-Metzler Importing.

Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau

This wine estate was founded around the start of the 18th century. Today it is run by the 12th generation of the family, Peter Bernhard Kühn. I quote Bernhard’s mother Angela Kühn: “Only by maintaining our philosophy and through the knowledge that quality and sustainability are inseparable, has our winery survived through the centuries. On this basis we decided in 2004, to achieve a certification as ecological, biodynamic winery. The expectation we set in our own quality also manifests itself in our memberships in
the VDP (Association of Premium German Wine Estates), Demeter, the association for organic agriculture based on anthroposophical principles, and the association of international biodynamical wineries : ‘La Renaissance des Appellations’.” 

They farm 50 acres in top vineyard sites in Oestrich, Mittelheim, Hallgarten. 95% is planted with Riesling, 5% with Pinot Noir which is used in their Sekt production. For years this wine estate has been continuously been placed by international wine journalists in the very top tier of German wineries.

Weygandt-Metzler Importing: Peter Jakob Kühn

Situated in the historic Rheingau on the right banks of the river Rhine, the Kühn Estate has been a cornerstone of German wine-making for roughly 230 years and has been passed down through 11 generations. Having grown into a 20 hectare estate, Peter Bernhard along with his wife Viktoria, his parents Peter Jakob and Angela, as well as his sister Sandra continue to both preserve the established traditions of their ancestors and to pursue modern viticultural techniques. In 2004 they made the decision to achieve certification as an organic and biodynamic winery. The belief and expectation of quality wine manifests itself in their memberships in the VDP (Prädikat Wine Estates), Demeter, and "La Renaissance des Appellations". The result is a collection of exquisite and well-defined rieslings.

Peter Jakob and Angela Kühn

This was the first time that we had a tasting with Peter Bernhard Kühn. Until now, we dealt with his parents, Peter Jakob and Angela. The next generation has taken over. All the best!

Pictures: Annette Schiller and Christian Schiller with Angela and Peter Jakob Kühn

Arriving



Welcome






Quick Cellar Tour






Quick Look at the Vineyards


Seated Tasting











The Wines


Thank You!

Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours: Already Released and Forthcoming Postings 

Overview: Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by Ombiasy Public Relations and Wine Tours led by Annette Schiller - Facebook Day-by-day Postings

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Braunewell in Essenheim, Rheinhessen, with Stefan Braunewell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, with Christoph Thörle, Johannes Thörle and Uta Thörle - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Grauburgunder (French: Pinot Gris - Italian: Pinot Grigio) and Dinner at Restaurant Lumen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Maître and Head Sommelier Florian Richter (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), the Iconic Rheingau Estate, with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch, Tasting and Vineyard Tour at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cruise on the Rhein, from Boppard to Koblenz, passing the famous Loreley Rock - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Wine Tasting of the Wines of Weingut Madame Flöck, with Weingut Madame Flöck Owner/ Winemaker Robert Wade, Verbene Bistro Chef Tim Johnston, Restaurant Verbene Michelin starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at the 2024 Weinfest in Winningen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of Eltz Castle, a True Fairy-tale Medieval Castle in the Hills above the Mosel, Built more than 850 Years ago by the Eltz Family - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Restaurant Heim in Hotel Reiler Hof (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Reil - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef Wines and Overnight Stay at the Brand-new, High-end Deinhard’s Hotel in Bernkastel-Kues - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting Weingut Dr.Loosen (VDP) in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Anne Juchem - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter in Mülheim, Middle Mosel, with Dirk Richter - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours   

Bollinger (Champagne) and Weil (Rheingau): Spectacular Winemaker Dinner at Steins Traube (1 Star Michelin) in Mainz, with Cyril Delarue (Bollinger Family), Wilhelm Weil, Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai and Chef Philipp Stein, Germany (October 2024)

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Steins Traube in Mainz Finthen, owned and run by Alina Stein (front) and Philipp Stein (kitchen) has a Michelin star since 2021. Annette and I went there in 2022 with the Frankfurt Gourmet Group, a group of 8 wine and food aficiniados that visits high-end restaurants once a month. We enjoyed a fabolous evening.
 
See: Dinner at 1-star Michelin Restaurant Steins Traube in Mainz, with Philipp and Alina Stein, Germany, 2022



Back at Steins Traube. This time, I was there for a very special event, a winemaker dinner with Champagne Bollinger and Weingut Robert Weil. The wines were presented by 6th generation Bollinger family member Cyril Delarue, Global Sales Director, and Wilhelm Weil, Weingut Robert Weil. Philipp Stein, after introducing the two special guests, was in the kitchen, his wife Alina Stein headed the service team and Maria Vizsnyai took care of the wines.  
 
Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai had just returned from Düsseldorf from the Rolling Pin Convention, where the new list of Germany's top 100 chefs and top 50 sommeliers had been released. Bravo, Maria, she made it to #11 on the 2024 List of Top 50 German Sommeliers (Rolling Pin). "Kein Sprungbrett, ein Trampolin muss Maria Vizsnyai unter den Füßen gehabt haben, so schnell wie sie sich in die Top 50 der besten Sommeliers Deutschlands katapultiert hat."
 

Bollinger (schiller-wine)

Bollinger is one of the many Champagne Houses that have German roots.

Veuve Clicquot's cellar master, the German Anton Mueller, who invented with Madame Clicquor the remuage technique, married into the Ruinart family. With the Ruinart daughter, Anton Mueller created his own Champagne House, Ruinart-Mueller, which does not exist anymore. While at the helm of Ruinart-Mueller, his compatriot Joseph-Jacob Bollinger was one of his employees, before leaving Ruinart-Mueller and setting up his own Champagne House.

Joseph-Jacob Bollinger joined Mueller-Ruinart in 1822 to sell their Champagne in the Kingdoms of Bavaria, Hanover, Wuerttemberg and the Netherlands. In 1829, with his Mueller-Ruinart colleague Paul Renaudin de Villermont and with Athanase Hennequin de Villermont, Joseph-Jacob Bollinger (he took the name of Jacques Bollinger when he was naturalised French in 1854) formed the Renaudin-Bollinger Champagne House which would become the famous Bollinger Champagne House.


See also:
French Champagne Houses and German Roots
German Wine Makers in the World: Anton Mueller Invented the Remuage Technique Revolutionizing Sparkling Wine Drinking, 1800s, France
 
Champagne Bollinger (wine-searcher)

Champagne Bollinger is one of the most famous houses in Champagne, in northern France. It is notable for its muscular, Pinot Noir-dominant cuvée, and is widely available around the world.

The house, originally known as Renaudin-Bollinger & Cie, was founded in 1829. It passed through generations of the family of Bollinger until 2008 when, for the first time in its history, the chairman came from outside of the family. Champagne Bollinger is still independently owned by Société Jacques Bollinger.  

Bollinger is located in Aÿ in the heart of Champagne, and the majority of the vines are located on premier cru and grand cru plots. The house style is focused on Pinot Noir, with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier being used to enhance rather than dominate. Pinot Noir makes up no less than 60 percent of all of the Bollinger collection, and there is no Blanc de Blanc in the portfolio.

Two-thirds of the grapes are estate-grown, with the rest coming from growers with a long history with the house; all plots are vinified separately to allow for each specific terroir to be fully expressed. Bollinger manages 169 hectares (417 acres) of vineyards. 

Bollinger has a vast array of barrels dating back to 1903. The majority are purchased from a French négociant at three years of age and are maintained by an in-house cooper until 30 years of age. This allows for the roundness of style and integrated flavor typical of Bollinger.

The house also has a large portfolio of reserve wines kept under cork rather than the more traditional crown cap. This is time-consuming and expensive, with hand riddling and disgorgement needed, which is why the majority of Champagne houses do not follow this practice.

The Bollinger collection encompasses non-vintage brut and rosé wines, La Grand Année Brut and Rosé, as well as prestige cuvées, RD, Vielles Vignes Francaises and La Cote aux Enfants. RD (meaning recently disgorged) was the brainchild of Madame Bollinger in the mid-20th Century, a major innovation of the time. This cuvée is kept on its lees much longer than any other wine in the range. Disgorging the bottle just before release – hence the "recently disgorged"– allows for a combination of freshness and age.

In recent years, Bollinger RD has been the favorite of James Bond in the Licence to Kill, Skyfall and Spectre movies. This highlights a historical relationship between the two brands, which began on paper in the 1956 novel Diamonds are Forever; Ian Fleming wrote that Bollinger was the favorite champagne of Her Majesty's secret agent.   

Société Jacques Bollinger also includes Ayala Champagne, Langlois-Chateau, Delamain and Maison Chanson within its holdings. In 2002, Bollinger expanded into Australia and established Tapanappa in partnership with the Cazes family of Lynch Bages and Brian and Ann Croser.  



Lobenberg -Champagner Bollinger

Der unverkennbare Stil von Champagner Bollinger beruht im Prinzip auf fünf Säulen: 1. Eigene Weinberge. Champagne Bollinger besitzt rund 160 Hektar eigene Weinberge. Davon 85 % Grands und Premiers Crus. 2. Pinot Noir. Die unverkennbar filigrane Pinot-Noir-Traube gibt den Champagnern einen besonders charmanten, sehr weinigen Stil. 3. Die Reserveweine. Die Special Cuvée besteht aus einem Großteil an Reserveweinen, der den Hausstil repräsentiert. Zudem reifen die Grundweine in Magnumflaschen, die anstatt wie heute weitgehend üblich, nicht mit Kronkorken, sondern mit echtem Kork verschlossen werden, da dies eine kontrollierte Reifung erlaubt. 4. Die Holzfässer. Bei Champagne Bollinger wird bewusst auf Mikrooxidation gesetzt. Die Grundweine reifen im Holz. 5. Die Reifezeit. Die komplette Kollektion von Champagne Bollinger reift stets doppelt, wenn nicht gar drei Mal länger als die Appellation es vorgibt.

Bereits die Special Cuvée, der Einstieg in die Bollinger-Welt, verbringt über drei Jahre in der Flasche, bis sie dégorgiert wird. Beim Grande Année gibt Bollinger fünf Jahre Reife vor, die R. D. (Récemment Dégorgé) muss mindestens volle acht Jahre auf der Flasche reifen. Bei allen Weinen wird nur die erste Pressung für den Grundwein akzeptiert, der Most aus den kräftiger gepressten Trauben wird weiterverkauft. Alle Champagner kommen somit erst trinkreif auf den Markt, auch wenn Kenner schon lange wissen, dass die Jahrgangs- und Prestige-Champagner außerordentlich gut reifen. Für den R. D. werden nur Grundweine aus den besten und lagerfähigsten Jahrgängen verarbeitet. Die niedrige Dosage von 3–4 Gramm pro Liter ergibt einen ungeschminkten Jahrgangschampagner, der durch seine lange Lagerung auf der Hefe enorm vielschichtig und balanciert daherkommt. Der bewusst als weinig zu bezeichnende Geschmack, der von der Ausbauart und Betonung der Pinot-Noir-Traube herrührt, erlaubt eine leicht angehobene Serviertemperatur von circa 8–10 Grad Celsius. Die kraftvolle Art prädestiniert alle Bollinger Champagner daher auch zu idealen Speisebegleitern, die ganze Menüs abdecken können.


Weingut Robert Weil

Founded in 1875, Weingut Robert Weil in Kiedrich is the Rheingau’s #1 estate and one of Germany’s best. Four generations and over a century ago Dr. Robert Weil, who was a Professor of German at the Sorbonne, was forced to leave Paris because of the Franco-Prussian War (1870/1871). He subsequently joined his brother August in Kiedrich in the Rheingau and established the Robert Weil winery.

Pictures: Christian and Annette Schiller with Wilhelm Weil at Weingut Robert Weil in Kiedrich

Dr. Robert Weil purchased his first vineyards in Kiedrich and moved there in 1875, when he bought the estate manor from the heirs of Sir John Sutton, an English baronet. A man of vision, he built up the estate by purchasing 2 local wine estates and the vineyards of Count von Fürstenberg. Contacts throughout the world and the production of great wines brought rapid growth to the Weingut Robert Weil.

Picture: Christian Schiller and Wilhelm Weil. Visiting Wilhelm Weil at his Weingut Robert Weil in Kiedrich, Germany and Tasting with Wilhelm Weil the 2010 Weingut Weil Wines in Kiedrich, Germany

Today, Weingut Robert Weil is managed by Wilhelm Weil, who owns the winery jointly with Suntory from Japan. With 75 hectares under vine, it is one of the largest estates in the Rheingau. The historical manor house, the ultra-modern cellars and the vinothek stand side by side in a beautiful park – the same synthesis of old and new that is reflected in the estate’s philosophy of winemaking.

In 1988, the estate was sold by Robert Weil to the Japanese beverage group Suntory, and his son Wilhelm appointed as estate director.

Pictures: At Weingut Robert Weil with Jan Christensen. See: Kiedrich: Visit of the Basilica of Saint Valentine and of Weingut Robert Weil - Germany-North Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)

The vineyards are planted 100% with Riesling. The estate’s dedication to Riesling since 1875 has led numerous observers of the international wine world to regard Weingut Robert Weil as a worldwide symbol of German Riesling culture. A Riesling wine of the 1893 vintage, grown on the Gräfenberg site, made the estate famous. The imperial Habsburg court in Vienna purchased 800 bottles of this wine at a price of 16 gold Marks per bottle in 1900. The 1920 vintage of the Kiedricher Gräfenberg Trockenbeerenauslese is described as a Zeppelin wine, as it was served on board the LZ 127 „Graf Zeppelin” dirigible on its circumnavigation of the world in 1929. Robert Weil’s top botrytis wines are sold today at extremely high prices - they are among the most expensive in the world. The current world record (in 2006) is held by a 1999 Weil Trockenbeerenauslese, at DM 5.000 (EUR 2500).

Picture: Annette Schiller, Wilhelm Weil, Ernst Loosen and Christian Schiller. See: Rheingau Riesling Gala 2013 at Kloster Eberbach, Germany

Weingut Robert Weil’s top vineyards all belong to the group of the highlying sites of the Rheingau: Kiedricher Klosterberg, Kiedricher Turmberg and Kiedricher Gräfenberg. Inclination (up to 60 %), exposure (southwest) and the ability of the barren stony soils to absorb heat are the factors that make for three perfect Riesling sites. These conditions, as well as ideal circulation, enable the grapes to remain on the vine for a long time, ripening well into November.

Steins Traube - Michelin
 
Thanks to the commitment of the Stein family, what began in the early 20C as a village tavern has evolved over the decades into a modern restaurant serving sophisticated cuisine. Owner and head chef Philipp Stein represents the sixth generation at the helm. His outstanding culinary talent is such that there is no need for ostentation or gimmicks in his dishes. What may, at first glance, seem simple is actually exceedingly complex in terms of flavour and harmony, yet accessible for all that. His dishes demonstrate a restrained elegance, but he is also able to draw on a bolder sense of innovation when he deems it necessary. Choosing where to sit is not easy, because the smart and modern yet cosy interior is just as inviting as the beautiful inner courtyard. Friendly service comes courtesy of Alina Stein, your cordial young hostess.



Chef Philipp Stein

Philipp Stein was borne in Mainz, where his parents were the fifth generation to own and run the Steins Traube restaurant. In 2019, at the age of 29, Philipp and his wife Alina took over the family restaurant, after a period of renovation. Alina Stein manages the service in the Steins Traube restaurant. 

After working with Dirk Maus, at the Ente in Wiesbaden, with Dieter Müller and at Waldhotel Sonnora, in 2014, Philipp Stein took up his first position as head chef at the Favorite restaurant in Mainz. In the same year, he was awarded a Michelin star and became the youngest Michelin-starred chef in Germany in that year. Philipp and Alina Stein met at the Favorite restaurant, where Alina holding the position of restaurant manager. Since 2017 Philipp Stein he has been a regular television chef on the ARD program ARD-Buffet.sommmelier.podigee: Kein Sprungbrett, ein Trampolin muss Maria Vizsnyai unter den Füßen gehabt haben, so schnell wie sie sich in die Top 50 der besten Sommeliers Deutschlands katapultiert hat.

Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai
 
Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai had just returned from Düsseldorf from the Rolling Pin Convention, where the new list of Germany's top 100 chefs and top 50 sommeliers had been released. Bravo, Maria, she made it to #11 on the 2024 List of Top 50 German Sommeliers (Rolling Pin).
 
sommelier.podigee.io: Kein Sprungbrett, ein Trampolin muss Maria Vizsnyai unter den Füßen gehabt haben, so schnell wie sie sich in die Top 50 der besten Sommeliers Deutschlands katapultiert hat.
 
Maria Vizsnyai: Sommeliere zu sein ist für mich mehr als ein Beruf. Das Foto in den Weinbergen ist ja sehr passend gewählt. Mein Job ist mein Hobby und meine große Leidenschaft!Mein Ziel ist es, all die verschiedenen Facetten von Terroirs, über die Charakteristik des Jahrgangs bis hin zur Philosophie des Winzers, welche der Wein widerspiegelt, zu zeigen und unseren Gästen transparent und authentisch zu vermitteln.
 



Arriving



Zum Aperitif

Garnelen-Curry-Croustiilant

Gratinierte Austern mit Blattspinat

Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée (Euro 60)












Menüfolge






Begrüssung





1. Course

Gateau von Elsässer Gänseleber

Rieslinggelee Zwetschge Burgundertrüffel Pistazienbrioche

2012 Weingut Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Spätlese





2. Course

Sanft Gegarte Seeforelle

Waldpilzvinaigrette Petersilienmayo Rettichravioli Bucheckern

2014 Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année (Euro 160)

2015 Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année









3. Course

Lauwarmer Meeresfrüchtesalat

Limettenvinaigrette Bohnen Paprika Pinienkerne Gartenkräuter

2018 Weingut Robert Weil Riesling Monte Vacano

2019 Weingut Robert Weil Riesling Monte Vacano





4. Course

Stör vom Grevenhof - gräuchert und gebraten 

Mandelspinat Beurre Rouge Imperialkaviar Artischockenböden

2015 Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé (Euro 260)

2008 Champagne Bollinger R.D. (Euro 390)cccc









5. Course

Ragout von Kalbsbries und Steinpilzen

Mascarponenocken Erbsen Parmesa

2019 Champagne Bollinger PN VZ (Euro 140)

2013 Champagne BollingerLa Côte aux Enfants (Euro 1400)





6. Course

Zweierlei Mieral Schwarzfederhuhn

Wilder Brocoli Haselnusskrokette Creme von Pastinake und karamelisiertem Rahm Geflügeljus mit gelben Maulbeeren

2016 Weingut Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling GG
2016 Weingut Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling GG







Dessert

Weisser Schokoladenkringel

Flugmango Tonkabohnen-Ananas Kokos-Mango-Sorbet Gewürz-Brickteig

2007 Weingut Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Auslese

2011 Weingut Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Beerenauslese






Petit Four


The Wines




Thank You





Bye-bye





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"Angela Velenosi is a self-made dynamo, establishing Velenosi Vini as a major Italian wine producer on the world stage in the span of just over thirty years."
 
Ambiente Italiano, owned by Host Ricardo Re and Chef Pedro Fernandes, was just named as one of Germany`s "Top100 Italian Restaurants" by the Schlemmer Atlas. On October 2, 2024, Ricardo and Pedro welcomed one of Italy's female leaders in food and wine - star winemaker Angela Velenosi of Velenosi Vini for a winemaker dinner. It was a most entertaining evening with outstanding food, wine and ambiance.
 
Wine-Searcher: Velenosi Vini
 
Velenosi is an Italian estate based in the DOC wine province of Piceno in Marche. The estate specializes in the local wines of this region, specifically Falerio dei Colli Ascolani and Rosso Piceno.

The company was established in 1984 by Ercole and Angela Velenosi, as they bottled their first vintage of Falerio Velenosi. This white wine is a blend of local Passerina and Pecorino grape varieties with the more well-known Trebbiano.

All of the grapes for this wine are sourced from Velenosi's Ascoli Piceno vineyards, planted on sandy soils at altitudes averaging 200m (650ft) above sea level. Harvest is carried out by hand and the wine is fermented for 10 days in stainless steel vats before aging and bottling.

This original Falerio wine has now been joined by several other white wines. These include a second Falerio wine, Vigna Solaria, as well as a selection of varietal Verdicchio, Chardonnay, Pecorino and Passerina wines. These are made from grapes grown on the estate's Castelli di Jesi, Castel di Lama, Ascoli Piceno and Offida vineyards.

Velenosi released its first Rosso Piceno DOC Superiore wine in 1986 and the range has expanded since to include a standard Rosso Piceno, and three more Rosso Piceno Superiore wines. These wines are made from a blend of 70 percent Montepulciano and 30 percent Sangiovese grapes, both sourced from vineyards in Offida and Ascoli Piceno.

This core Rosso Piceno portfolio is bolstered by two Lacrima di Morro d'Alba wines, an Offida Rosso wine and a Lacrima-Montepulciano blend. The estate also makes several sparkling and cherry-flavored wines, as well as an extra virgin olive oil.

Top Italian Wines Roadshow. Angela Velenosi, a charismatic woman in a man’s world

Jan 8 2021, 07:55 | by Gambero Rosso
 
She also decided to cross regional borders and invest in nearby Abruzzo, her homeland. Here's the history of Angela Velenosi.

Angela Velenosi

Tireless Angela Velenosi is climbing higher and higher mountains. If she could only stop and look down since her beginnings at the small family business, she could feel dizzy. But she probably doesn't have the time, given how busy she is between entrepreneurial meetings or thinking about the next plane to take to promote her wines in every corner of the world. “My story is of someone who's had to run a lot - she tells us. Like Forrest Gump, I started running from scratch, driven only by will. Without capital, without an important wine area, without recognized DOCs and without a family in the industry: I started running 36 years ago and I've never stopped since. To get here I trained a lot, it was a long journey, I didn't know anything, I learned everything as I went, often from my own mistakes. The first ten years I had to understand where I was, what the strong points of my territory were. Then I started creating Velenosi without ever stopping, building my brand and of my territory, Piceno."

Ondulato”––wavy, is the first adjective that comes to Angela's mind when she's asked to describe the characteristics of this southern corner of the Marche, hills enclosed between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea, where the vineyards enjoy the influence of the nearby mountains and sea breezes: “furthermore, a rich river network descends from the mountains which mitigates the summer temperatures, while the temperature range from the sea optimises the development and aromas of our wines. Piceno has long been a well-kept secret, but, as we know, the best secrets are on everyone's lips.

The new challange: Abruzzo

Angela decided to also cross regional borders: so a few years ago she decided to invest in nearby Abruzzo, her homeland: "Buying the Abruzzo vineyard meant rediscovering my roots, even though I feel I belong to Ascoli Piceno. The Controguerra vineyards on the Teramo hills unite these two hearts of mine. Attached to the Marche border, I chose them for their vocation. As a child my grandfather used to take me here when he went to Teramo to buy grapes from farmers. I was enchanted by the black ink of Montepulciano, and how my grandfather knew the best plots. I have great respect for the culture of wine of these places. It seems natural to me, now that I know more about this profession, to invest in suitable areas." And what does the future hold? "Definitely introducing children, Matteo and Marianna, into the business; but also the strength to think and design a new winery. It's our next dream and I think the time has come to make it come true."

Tasting

Velenosi produces a wide range of polished, contemporary wines, appreciated in the area and that can also reach shelves and restaurants around the world. Difficult to fins anything better than the Rosso Piceno Superiore Roggio del Filare: the 2017 version offers a clear fruity accent adorned with spicy nuances and well blended toasted traits. The sip is relaxed, juicy, fully resolved in its tannic texture. "A dish that I love paired with Roggio is roast lamb. I find it wonderful, they marry perfectly, one enhances the other. A combination made strong by the tradition and flavours of this region. If instead we move towards international cuisine, the pairing I love most is with Peking duck. This union of flavours enchants me every time, and in China I never miss the opportunity to enjoy them together.” Another label that we want to mention is the excellent Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Verso Sera, a wine of international success. It was in fact involved, in recent weeks, in an attempt to plagiarize the name and image by a French bottler. An intriguing floral sensation is added to the ripe black fruit which blends with a nice sweet spiciness. The mouth is thick, dense, with a velvety enbrace. Finally, we also feel the need to mention the Pecorino Rêve '18 and Villa Angela '19––the former more stratified and the latter highly pleasant. William Pregentelli

Ambiente Italiano 

MICHELIN Guide: Ambiente Italiano - Dating from 1902, this inviting villa entices guests with its scenic location and excellent cuisine that caters to all tastes. In the trattoria, the menu features Italian classics, pasta made in-house or freshly caught fish, as well as a selection of pizzas. Ristorante Ambiente Italiano, meanwhile, serves more sophisticated dishes that draw on Italian influences. The terrace with its stunning views of the Main River is a summer highlight!


Ambiente Italiano - Alte Oberförsterei



Velenosi Vini Winemaker Dinner




Welcome




Aperitif

PASSERINA BRUT
Metodo Charmat

STUZZICHINI MARCHIGIANI









PANE FRESCO ARTIGIANALE & OLIO IL SALUTO
Amuse Bouche

ANTIPASTO
Sfizioso

Rosèwein

ROSATO
Marche IGT 2023











RISOTTO
Pesc/ Cannelini/ Formaggio di Sogliano DOP

WeißweinPECORINO
Villa Angela Offida DOCG 2023

PECORINO
Rêve Offida DOCG 2022


PASTA
All'Amatriciana

RotweinNINFA
Rosso 2022


CARNE
Carne Mista - Monlith Grill Icon

SOLESTÀ
Rosso Piceno Superiore 2021

ROGGIO DEL FILARE
Rosso Piceno Superiore 2020




DOLCE
Lonzino di Fichi



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Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Maître and Head Sommelier Florian Richter (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), the Iconic Rheingau Estate, with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Massive Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau

August Kesseler was only 19 years old when he had to take over the winery from his parents. In those days there were only 4,5 acres of vineyards and the wines were sold in bulk. August developed the winery into a prominent estate of 49 acres and into a flagship for German Pinot Noir. 

The manor house sits directly on the slate outcrops of the famous vineyard site “Assmannshäuser Höllenberg” and the cellar is hewn into the slate rocks. The micro-climate and porosity of the soil make the Assmannshäuser Höllenberg an ideal site for Pinot Noir. August also has vineyards in the extremely steep and very warm Rüdesheim hills. These vineyards are planted with Riesling and produce gorgeous wines with concentrated fruit and perfect acidity. August definitely is one of Germany`s Pinot Noir Popes: we will be in for a treat: he will show a wide range of his excellent wines, including older vintages of his premium range.

About the Winery (Vineyard Brands)
 
When August Kesseler took over his parents’ establishment, which was founded in 1924, he was only 19 years old. Traditionally, mostly bulk wine was produced and the vineyard area was just over six acres. Today, under August’s guidance, the estate has become one of the flagship producers of the Rheingau area and has also acquired an impressive international reputation. The estate spans 80 acres of vineyards located in some of the best Rheingau sites, such as Assmannshäuser, Höllenberg, Rüdesheim Berg, Schlossberg, Lorchhäuser, Seligmacher, Hattenheimer Wisselbrunnen, and many more. They produce 60% Riesling and 40% Pinot Noir and are a member of the VDP and the German Barrique-Forum.

Max Himstedt, who joined the team in 1989, is the estate’s head winemaker, who has been pushing forward the production of world-class wines. Simon Batarseh, an ambitious oenologist, has been with the winery since 1993 and is August’s right-hand-man, working on blending, sales, and exports. Together, August, Max, and Simon will continue to ensure quality wines are produced at the highest level.
 
August Kesseler’s Pinot Noir and Richard Wagner’s Ring der Nibelungen in San Francisco, USA 
 
In 2011, San Francisco Opera presented three complete cycles of Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung, under the direction of Francesca Zambello. My wife Annette and I went to San Francisco for the second cycle, in late June. It was quite an experience to see the 4 Ring der Nibelungen operas Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung in sequence within a couple of days. We spent about 19 hours in the Opera, but this is clearly the way to do it.  
 
After the performances, we would go the Lounge of Jardiniere, one of San Francisco’s top restaurants and, given its location in the Civic Center area, a popular pre- and post-symphony and opera hangout. There were no German red wines on the list, except for one: the August Kesseler Pinot N. This German Pinot Noir was just the right wine after listening to Wagner’s dramatic music. We consumed, I believe, 6 bottles of Kesseler’s Pinot N over the course of The Ring. I wrote about August Kesseler’s Pinot Noir and Richard Wagner’s Ring der Nibelungen here.
 


A Pinot Noir Star: Visiting August Kesseler and his Weingut August Kesseler in Assmannshausen, Germany 

Then, back in Germany, August Kesseler invited me to come over to Assmannshausen and have a chat with him, taste his wines and take a look at the winery. I gladly accepted the invitation.
 
We spent 3 hours together, tasted and talked about August`s wines and life. 
 
See: A Pinot Noir Star: Visiting August Kesseler and his Weingut August Kesseler in Assmannshausen, Germany
 

More than 10 years later, we came back with ombiasy WineTours group. Again, a most impressive morning.

Arriving at Weingut August Kesseler




Tasting


























The Wines


Bye-bye




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Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Braunewell in Essenheim, Rheinhessen, with Stefan Braunewell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, with Christoph Thörle, Johannes Thörle and Uta Thörle - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Grauburgunder (French: Pinot Gris - Italian: Pinot Grigio) and Dinner at Restaurant Lumen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Maître and Head Sommelier Florian Richter (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), the Iconic Rheingau Estate, with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Massive Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch, Tasting and Vineyard Tour at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cruise on the Rhein, from Boppard to Koblenz, passing the famous Loreley Rock - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Wine Tasting of the Wines of Weingut Madame Flöck, with Weingut Madame Flöck Owner/ Winemaker Robert Wade, Verbene Bistro Chef Tim Johnston, Restaurant Verbene Michelin starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at the 2024 Weinfest in Winningen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of Eltz Castle, a True Fairy-tale Medieval Castle in the Hills above the Mosel, Built more than 850 Years ago by the Eltz Family - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Restaurant Heim in Hotel Reiler Hof (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Reil - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef Wines and Overnight Stay at the Brand-new, High-end Deinhard’s Hotel in Bernkastel-Kues - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting Weingut Dr.Loosen (VDP) in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Anne Juchem - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter in Mülheim, Middle Mosel, with Dirk Richter - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours   

Spectacular View of the Rhein Valley in the Mittelrhein Region (UNESCO World Heritage Region), Lunch and Wine Tasting at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours took place from August 28 – Friday, September 06, 2024. We spent 10 days visiting top wine estates in five wine regions, tasting fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noir (aka Spätburgunder), meeting world-renowned wine makers, travelling through the world’smost beautiful wine regions, cruising on the romantic Rhein river, looking at dizzying steep vineyards along the Rhein and Mosel rivers, and delving deep into German history and culture: Rheinhessen • Rheingau • Mittelrhein • Mosel • Nahe

Today, in the afternoon, we explored the Mittelrhein wine region, arguably the wine world’s most spectacular scenery with medieval villages and castles and ruins crowing the top of the hills like pearls
on a string. This is the 65 km stretch of the romantic Middle Rhine Valley with vineyards on vertiginous steep slopes on both sides of the river between Bingen and Bonn. With 1150 acres under vine it is Germany’s second to smallest wine region, planted predominantly with Riesling.

The short journey from Assmannshausen (Weingut August Kesseler) to Oberwesel (Weingut Lanius Knabin) involved a ferry ride across the Rhine river. There is no bridge across the Rhine river for some 70 miles between Mainz and Koblenz to not destroy the beauty of the Rhine valley. This region is a UNESCO world heritage site.

The Lanius family operates a ‘Straußwirtschaft’ and we first had a typical homemade lunch paired with Lanius wines. This was followed by a formal tasting. At the end, Jörg Lanius took us to his vineyards from where we had a breathtaking view of the Rhein valley. 

Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein

The Lanius family started growing wine 250 years ago. Today Jörg Lanius is running the estate and he was the first one to concentrate entirely on winemaking. Weingut Lanius is a fairly small estate with 27 acres under vine in only very steep, top hillside vineyards where manual work is essential. 

Riesling accounts for 92% of the plantings, the rest is Pinot Noir. The soils are weathered slate, scattered patches of greywacke and colored sandstone. Their top vineyard site is the Grosse Lage – 1er cru Oberweseler Oelsberg, a south-east facing extremely steep site right above the Rhein river. 

Over 30 years ago Jörg Lanius brought back this prime vineyard after it lay fallow for a long time. Here
you still find rare ungrafted Riesling vines which are among the oldest in the entire Mittelrhein region. The berries on these 2000 vines have an incredible concentration and aroma. The manual labor in the Oelsberg is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the village of Oberwesel and the Rhein gorge below.

Crossing the Rhein by Ferry Boat









Arriving at Weingut Lanius Knab



Lunch











Tasting





Vineyard Tour with a Spectacular View of the Rhein Valley




Bye-bye


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Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Braunewell in Essenheim, Rheinhessen, with Stefan Braunewell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, with Christoph Thörle, Johannes Thörle and Uta Thörle - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Grauburgunder (French: Pinot Gris - Italian: Pinot Grigio) and Dinner at Restaurant Lumen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Maître and Head Sommelier Florian Richter (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), the Iconic Rheingau Estate, with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Massive Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Spectacular View of the Rhein Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Lunch and Wine Tasting at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cruise on the Rhein, from Boppard to Koblenz, passing the famous Loreley Rock - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Wine Tasting of the Wines of Weingut Madame Flöck, with Weingut Madame Flöck Owner/ Winemaker Robert Wade, Verbene Bistro Chef Tim Johnston, Restaurant Verbene Michelin starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at the 2024 Weinfest in Winningen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of Eltz Castle, a True Fairy-tale Medieval Castle in the Hills above the Mosel, Built more than 850 Years ago by the Eltz Family - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Restaurant Heim in Hotel Reiler Hof (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Reil - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef Wines and Overnight Stay at the Brand-new, High-end Deinhard’s Hotel in Bernkastel-Kues - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting Weingut Dr.Loosen (VDP) in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Anne Juchem - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter in Mülheim, Middle Mosel, with Dirk Richter - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours   

Cruise on the Rhein River in the Mittelrhein Valley, an UNESCO World Heritage Region, from Boppard to Koblenz, with Castles and Ruins Crowning the Top of the Hills like Pearls on a String - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours took place from August 28 – Friday, September 06, 2024. We spent 10 days visiting top wine estates in five wine regions, tasting fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noir (aka Spätburgunder), meeting world-renowned wine makers, travelling through the world’smost beautiful wine regions, cruising on the romantic Rhein river, looking at dizzying steep vineyards along the Rhein and Mosel rivers, and delving deep into German history and culture: Rheinhessen • Rheingau • Mittelrhein • Mosel • Nahe 

Following: 

Massive Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Spectacular View of the Rhein Valley in the Mittelrhein Region (UNESCO World Heritage Region), Lunch and Wine Tasting at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

we continued to travel by boat to Koblenz. Meanwhile, the bus drove with our luggage to Koblenz.

Arguably, this part of the Rhein river, the Mittelrhein region, is the wine world’s most spectacular scenery with medieval villages and castles and ruins crowning the top of the hills like pearls on a string. With 1150 acres under vine, it is Germany’s second to smallest wine region, planted predominantly with Riesling. There is no bridge across the Rhein river for some 70 miles between Mainz and Koblenz to not destroy the beauty of the Rhein valley. This region is a UNESCO world heritage site.

Nearly three quarters of the vineyards are planted with Riesling. Viticulture was established in the region by the Romans, once they had established the cities of Cologne (Colonia) and Bonn (Bonna). The region saw its heyday in medieval times, at a time when the Cistercian order built the Kloster Heisterbach abbey above Oberdollendorf. The small town of Bacharach is an ancient centre of the wine trade. The name of the town of Bacharach comes from the Roman "Baccara" = "Altar of Bacchus".
































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Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Braunewell in Essenheim, Rheinhessen, with Stefan Braunewell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, with Christoph Thörle, Johannes Thörle and Uta Thörle - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Grauburgunder (French: Pinot Gris - Italian: Pinot Grigio) and Dinner at Restaurant Lumen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Maître and Head Sommelier Florian Richter (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), the Iconic Rheingau Estate, with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Massive Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Spectacular View of the Rhein Valley in the Mittelrhein Region (UNESCO World Heritage Region), Lunch and Wine Tasting at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cruise on the Rhein River in the Mittelrhein Valley, an UNESCO World Heritage Region, from Boppard to Koblenz, with Castles and Ruins Crowning the Top of the Hills like Pearls on a String - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Wine Tasting of the Wines of Weingut Madame Flöck, with Weingut Madame Flöck Owner/ Winemaker Robert Wade, Verbene Bistro Chef Tim Johnston, Restaurant Verbene Michelin starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at the 2024 Weinfest in Winningen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of Eltz Castle, a True Fairy-tale Medieval Castle in the Hills above the Mosel, Built more than 850 Years ago by the Eltz Family - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Restaurant Heim in Hotel Reiler Hof (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Reil - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef Wines and Overnight Stay at the Brand-new, High-end Deinhard’s Hotel in Bernkastel-Kues - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting Weingut Dr.Loosen (VDP) in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Anne Juchem - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter in Mülheim, Middle Mosel, with Dirk Richter - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours    

Angélus (Saint-Émilion, France) and Battenfeld-Spanier (Rheinhessen, Germany): Spectacular Winemaker Dinner at Steins Traube (1 Star Michelin) in Mainz, with Hubert de Boüard de Laforest (Angélus), H.O. Spanier (Battenfeld-Spanier), Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai, Host Alina Stein and Chef Philipp Stein, Germany (October 2024)

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Just a week ago, I was at Steins Traube for a similarly spectacular winemaker dinner: 

Bollinger (Champagne) and Weil (Rheingau): Spectacular Winemaker Dinner at Steins Traube (1 Star Michelin) in Mainz, with Cyril Delarue (Bollinger Family), Wilhelm Weil, Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai and Chef Philipp Stein, Germany (October 2024) 
 
This time, we were honored by the presence of Hubert de Boüard from Saint-Émilion, who presented his Château Angélus wines, which retail for several hundred of US dollars per bottle (the current wine-searcher average price in US$ is 407), and of H.O. Spanier from Rheinhessen, who presented his Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier wines, including 3 vintages of the ultra-premium C.O. Liquid Earth, the first German dry Riesling that is sold via the Place de Bordeaux; the current wine-searcher average price in US$ is 204).
 
Guiseppe Lauria, editor-in-chief of the Weinwisser, was also there.

Château Angélus

Château Angélus is an iconic estate, sitting in the middle of a natural amphitheatre on the south-facing hillside of the famous footslope „pieds de côtes“, just half a mile from the village of Saint-Emilion.

Château Angélus has been owned by the de Boüard de Laforest family since 1909, when the Domaine de Mazaret was bequeathed to Comte Maurice de Boüard de Laforest.

The name refers to the three Angelus bells audible from the vineyards, coming from the chapel at Mazerat, the church in Saint-Martin de Mazeret and Saint-Émilion.

Château Angélus consists of 23.4 hectares with a grape variety of 51% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.

The estate also produces a second wine, Le Carillon de l’Angelus. The annual production averages 10,000 cases of the Grand Vin and 1,000 cases of the second wine.

In June 2012, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, was named Executive Manager. The family of Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal has been making wine in Saint Emilion for nine generations.

Classification

In the classification of 2012, Château Angélus was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A. Four estates were in that top group - Angélus, Ausonne, Cheval Blanc, Pavie.  

The 2022 St. Emilion classification has faced some controversy and Angélus - along with other prominent estates, including Ausone and Cheval Blanc, withdrew from the process. There are now only two estates classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé A: Figeac and Pavie.

Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, Jean-Bernard Grenié and Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal

Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal is the daughter of Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, who joined the family business at Angélus in 1976. Until she took over, Château Angélus had been run - for several decades - by Stephanie’s father Hubert de Boüard de Laforest and her uncle Jean-Bernard Grenié, who we met in Washington DC. Initially, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest worked under his uncle, but he became the #1 in 1985.

Starting with the 1988 vintage, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest rapidly changed things at Château Angélus. He was one of the first Bordeaux wine makers to embrace fermenting in open top vats and conducting malolactic in small barrels. In the vineyard, he lowered yields. He began aging wines in new oak barrels.

Today, fermentation takes place in a combination of temperature controlled stainless steel vats, concrete and open top, oak vats at 28 to 32° degrees Celsius. Everything in the cellar moves by gravity flow. After malolactic fermentation in barrel is completed, the wine is aged in 100% new, French oak barrels for between 18-24 months.

In addition to progressive winemaking, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest also has embraced new kinds of marketing, including movie product placement. Angélus has made appearances in three dozen films, including “Casino Royale” in 2006 and “Passion” last year.

The de Boüard de Laforest family also owns other estates in the Right Bank including Chateau Bellevue and Chateau Daugay in St. Emilion and La Fleur de Bouard in Lalande Pomerol. In fact, the tasting took place at Chateau Bellevue, which is in walking distance from Chateau Angélus.

Château Angélus - Visits and a Tasting

Annette and I have visited Angélus twice on a Bordeaux by ombiasy WineTours trip: 

See:  

Visiting a “Holy” Construction Site: Château Angélus in Saint-Emilion, France


Tour and Tasting at Château Angélus– Bordeaux Tour by ombiasy WineTours (2015), France 
 

and have enjoyed a tasting with Jean-Bernard Grenié, organized by Panos Kakaviatos:

See: Owner Jean-Bernard Grenié and Wine Journalist Panos Kakaviatos Presented the Wines of Chateau Angélus and Chateau Daugay at Black Salt Restaurant in Washington DC, USA

Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier

Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier and Weingut Kühling-Gillot are among Germany's wineries that have reached world-class status. They are owned and run by the winermaker couple H.O.Spanier and Carolin Spanier-Gillot.

It was only in 1993 that H.O. Spanier founded Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier in Hohen-Sülzen at the southernmost tip of the Rheinhessen Wonnegau region. Weingut Kühling-Gillot can look back to a longer history. It is located in the north of the Rheinhessen region, close to Mainz. Carolin took over the winery from her parents after she finished her studies at Geisenheim University.

Since their marriage, Carolin and H.O. have reorganized and streamlined the operations of Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier and Weingut Kühling-Gillot two wineries quite a bit.

There is no wine made in Bodenheim at Weingut Kühling-Gillot any more. The winemaking facilities of both Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier and Weingut Kühling-Gillot are in Hohen-Sülzen.

H.O. takes the lead in terms of winemaking for both wineries and Carolin is more active on the administrative and marketing side of both wineries.

Carolin and H.O. have constructed a lovely tasting room in Bodenheim at Weingut Kühling-Gillot which is the central place for selling and marketing the wines of both Weingut Kühling-Gillot and Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier. You cannot buy wine of Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier in Hohen-Sülzen, but only in Bodenheim.

Carolin and H.O. live with their children in Hohen-Sülzen in a posh villa just next to the winemakng facilities of Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier and Weingut Kühling-Gillot.

This is where we were received the last time by Carolin Spanier-Gillot for a tasting of both Weingut Kühling-Gillot and Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier wines. The outlay of the villa allows for receiving guests in an intimite way, which is not possible in the tasting room in Bodenheim. 

See:

Tasting the Wines of Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier and Weingut Kühling-Gillot at the Spanier Family Home in Hohen-Sülzen and Touring the Winery with Carolin Spanier-Gillot - Germany-South and Alsace 2018 Tour by ombiasy WineTours 
 

Steins Traube - Michelin

Thanks to the commitment of the Stein family, what began in the early 20C as a village tavern has evolved over the decades into a modern restaurant serving sophisticated cuisine. Owner and head chef Philipp Stein represents the sixth generation at the helm. His outstanding culinary talent is such that there is no need for ostentation or gimmicks in his dishes. What may, at first glance, seem simple is actually exceedingly complex in terms of flavour and harmony, yet accessible for all that. His dishes demonstrate a restrained elegance, but he is also able to draw on a bolder sense of innovation when he deems it necessary. Choosing where to sit is not easy, because the smart and modern yet cosy interior is just as inviting as the beautiful inner courtyard. Friendly service comes courtesy of Alina Stein, your cordial young hostess.



Chef Philipp Stein

Philipp Stein was borne in Mainz, where his parents were the fifth generation to own and run the Steins Traube restaurant. In 2019, at the age of 29, Philipp and his wife Alina took over the family restaurant, after a period of renovation. Alina Stein manages the service in the Steins Traube restaurant. 

After working with Dirk Maus, at the Ente in Wiesbaden, with Dieter Müller and at Waldhotel Sonnora, in 2014, Philipp Stein took up his first position as head chef at the Favorite restaurant in Mainz. In the same year, he was awarded a Michelin star and became the youngest Michelin-starred chef in Germany in that year. Philipp and Alina Stein met at the Favorite restaurant, where Alina holding the position of restaurant manager. Since 2017 Philipp Stein he has been a regular television chef on the ARD program ARD-Buffet.sommmelier.podigee: Kein Sprungbrett, ein Trampolin muss Maria Vizsnyai unter den Füßen gehabt haben, so schnell wie sie sich in die Top 50 der besten Sommeliers Deutschlands katapultiert hat.

Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai
 
Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai had just returned from Düsseldorf from the Rolling Pin Convention, where the new list of Germany's top 100 chefs and top 50 sommeliers had been released. Bravo, Maria, she made it to #11 on the 2024 List of Top 50 German Sommeliers (Rolling Pin).
 
sommelier.podigee.io: Kein Sprungbrett, ein Trampolin muss Maria Vizsnyai unter den Füßen gehabt haben, so schnell wie sie sich in die Top 50 der besten Sommeliers Deutschlands katapultiert hat.
 
Maria Vizsnyai: Sommeliere zu sein ist für mich mehr als ein Beruf. Das Foto in den Weinbergen ist ja sehr passend gewählt. Mein Job ist mein Hobby und meine große Leidenschaft!Mein Ziel ist es, all die verschiedenen Facetten von Terroirs, über die Charakteristik des Jahrgangs bis hin zur Philosophie des Winzers, welche der Wein widerspiegelt, zu zeigen und unseren Gästen transparent und authentisch zu vermitteln.
 







Arriving

Zum Aperitif

Garnelen-Curry-Croustillant

Kalbstatar-Tartelette mit Mango-Miso-Mayo

2010 Grande Cuvée Blanc de Blancs, Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier
































Begrüssung



Menü





Erster Gang

Carpaccio von Roter Wildgarnele

Purple Curry - Helles Ponzu - zweierlei Kürbis

Sot-l'y-laisse von der Maishenne - Hühnerkeulen-Buttermilch-Praline

2020 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Frauenberg Riesling GG aus der 5-Liter-Flasche







Zweiter Gang

In Käuteröl gegarter Atlantik Adlerfisch

Lauwarmer Kohlrabisalat - Senfkörner - Saublingskaviar

Gebratener Blumenkohl - Nussbutterschaum

2017 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling Kreuzberg Versteigerungswein

2019 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling Kreuzberg Versteigerungswein

2021 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling Kreuzberg Versteigerungswein






Dritter Gang

Konfierte Keule vom Stubenküken

Waldpilzsud - Liebstökel - Burgundertrüffel - Buchenpilze

2014 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling C.O. Liquid Earth

2016 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling C.O. Liquid Earth

2019 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling C.O. Liquid Earth



Vierter Gang

Gebratene Brust von der Challans Ente

Hibiskus-Haut - Gänseleberroyal - Rote Beete - Brombeerjus

2015 Carillon d`Angélus
 
2015 Carillon d`Angélus






Fünfter Gang

Rücken vom US Prime Beef unter der Pfefferkruste

Serrano-Bohnen - Rinderzungen-Jus

Rosmarin-Bérnaise - Pommes rissolées

2014 Château Angélus
 
2015 Château Angélus
 









Sechster Gang

Gereifter Brillat Savarin

Perigord Trüffel - Portweinreduktion

Cassisfeige - karamellisierte Haselnuss

2006 Château Angélus
 
2011 Château Angélus






Dessert

Crème von Vanille und weisser Schokolade

Trockenaprikose - Karamelleis - Flugmango - Five-Spice-Ganache

2015 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling Auslese Frauenberg
 




 
Danke
 







Petit Four
 

Bye-bye
 





 
Die Wines
 


 "Absacker" (After Dinner Drink)





Good Night

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Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein in Koblenz, the Largest Historical Fortress in Europe after Gibraltar - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours took place from August 28 – Friday, September 06, 2024. We spent 10 days visiting top wine estates in five wine regions, tasting fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noir (aka Spätburgunder), meeting world-renowned wine makers, travelling through the world’smost beautiful wine regions, cruising on the romantic Rhein river, looking at dizzying steep vineyards along the Rhein and Mosel rivers, and delving deep into German history and culture: Rheinhessen • Rheingau • Mittelrhein • Mosel • Nahe

We spent one day in Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, where we visited the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Ehrenbreitstein, the second largest preserved fortress in Europe, was built in its current form between 1817 and 1828. Today, Ehrenbreitstein is the only surviving Prussian fortress from the 19th century, the largest historical fortress in Europe after Gibraltar and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. 

We drove by bus to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, visited the fortress, took the cable car to downtown Koblenz, had lunch there and went back the fortress by cable car.

Fortress Ehrenbreitstein

Ehrenbreitstein is the name of the hill on which the fortress sits. This hill has a perfect position overlooking a strategic point: traffic of two major “highways”: the confluence of the Mosel and Rhein rivers. This hill was first settled in the 4th century BC. During the Roman settlements in the 3rd to 5th centuries AD a fortification was constructed. Later under Corolingian rule a castle was constructed. In the 16th century the castle was fortified to withstand attacks with weapons using the latest invention: gunpowder. The French were always eying to incorporate the left bank territory of the Rhein into their
portfolio. During the following centuries the fortress was attacked by the French multiples times but never conquered. After the Napoleonic wars, the Congress of Vienna in 1815 decided to give the “Rheinland” to Prussia. The fortification of Koblenz became a priority for the Prussians because of its strategic importance. After WW I this area was occupied by the Americans and Ehrenbreitstein became the US army headquarters. The American General Henry Tureman Allen, thought Ehrenbreitstein to be of historical and artistic value, hence the fortress escaped being destroyed. After 1923 the Americans
handed this area over to the French who eventually gave it back to Germany. After WW II this area became the Federal State of Rheinland-Pfalz. Ehrenbreitstein has fascinated multiple artists. The most important is the painting by J.M.W.Turner, completed in 1835: “View of Ehrenbreitstein”. This painting is part of a private collection and has an estimated value of US $18.7–31.2m according to sotheby.com.

Cable Car across the Rhein River from Ehrenbreitstein down to Koblenz

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Fortress Ehrenbreitstein









Cable Car across the Rhein River









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Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

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Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours    

Nominee for the "Rising Star of the Year" Award (Feinschmecker) - Dinner at Restaurant 1811 Carmelo Riccardo Cali with Chef/ Owner Carmelo Riccardo Cali in Hofheim, Germany

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Chef Carmelo Riccardo Cali is one of the 6 nominees for this year's Feinschmecker - a leading German gourmet journal - "Rising Star of the Year" award. The winner will be announced on November 9, 2024 in Hamburg.
 
To have dinner there yesterday was a spur of the moment decision by Annette, Claudia, Louie and me in the evening of the day before yesterday and we only got a hint of the sophistication and quality of Carmelo's cooking as he did not offer his 2 regular menus yesterday - one you know what is being served "1811 Experience" and the other one you do not know "Carta Bianca" (4 (Euro 79) to 7 (Euro 109) courses without wine). 
 
Instead, yesterday only a more basic, family-style dinner „É PRONTO A TAVOLA!”, where you share the plates, was offered (he has done this a couple of times so far).  
 
Still, we enjoyed the food, the wines and the ambiance very much. For sure, we will be back for the "Carta Bianca" or the "1811 Experience" menus, the real thing.

Feinschmecker: Carmelo Riccardo Cali (33)

Carmelo Riccardo Cali, Inhaber und Küchenchef des Restaurants 1811 in Hofheim

Seit Mai 2022 Inhaber und Küchenchef im eigenen Restaurant 1811 in Hofheim

Stil: moderne Italienische geprägte Küche mit verschiedenen Einflüssen aus aller Welt.

Motto:„Chi mangia bene vive bene“ (Wer gut isst, lebt gut). 

Lieblingsgericht: Pasta al Ragù. 

Ausbildung: Hotel & Restaurant Kronenschlösschen), Hattenheim

Stationen:„Carmelo Greco“,  Frankfurt; Hotel & Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, Hattenheim; „A Tavola Da Toto“, Hofheim (im eigenen Familienbetrieb); „Restaurant Es Passeig“, Port de Soller, Mallorca; „A Tavola Da Toto“, 2022 Eröffnung des „1811“ an jetzigem Standort.

Carmelo Riccardo Cali

Carmelo Riccardo Cali erhielt von 2009 - 2012 eine Ausbildung der "Jeunes Restaurateurs" in Koblenz mit praktischen Lehrjahren im Hotel & Restaurant Kronenschlösschen in Hattenheim bei Chefkoch Patrik Kimpel, ausgezeichnet mit einem Michelin-Stern.

Bei Sternekoch Carmelo Greco in Frankfurt, der zu den fünf besten Italienern Deutschland zählt, war er Chef de Parti, bevor er wieder in Kronenschlösschen nach Hattenheim als Junior Sous Chef von Sous Chef Ryan Scholz und dem neuen Küchenchef und Sternekoch Sebsatian Lühr zurückgeholt wurde.

Auf Mallorca "Es Passeig" bei Marcel Battenberg bekommt er den letzten Feinschliff.

2018 eröffnete er im Restaurant seiner Eltern seinen Chefs Table, geboten wurde dort bis März 2022 ein Konzept Namens "Carta Bianca" Weiße Karte - Freie Hand für Riccardo. Gekocht wurde ein 3-6 Gang Überraschungsmenü für maximal 8 Personen an einem Massiven Eichenesstisch mit blick in die offene Küche. 

Nun ist die Zeit reif für eine eigene Location mit Showküche und etwa 35 Sitzplätzen. Das ausgefallene offene Konzept im Industrie-Stil und gemütlicher Atmosphäre ist eine frische Ergänzung für die Hofheimer Gastronomie-Szene in der Innenstadt.

Arriving

Nominee for the "Rising Star of the Year" Award (Der Feinschmecker)



First Oder







Second Order


Third Order







Fourth Order




Fifth Order

The Wines

Dessert

Bill

Bye-bye


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Invitation: Riesling vs. Chenin Blanc: What Are the Differences and Similarities? - Comparative Tasting led by Annette Schiller, ombiasy WineTours, at the German Wine Society (Washington DC Chapter) on Saturday, November 9, 2024

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Riesling vs. Chenin Blanc: What Are the Differences and Similarities?

Aficionados of a fresh, crisp white wine will eventually fall in love with both the Riesling and Chenin Blanc grapes.  Riesling is of course Germany’s most planted and best known grape, while Chenin Blanc, though not the leading grape of France, is one of its white stars.  Chenin Blanc acquired its name from Mont-Chenin in the Touraine district of France in the 15th Century, but can be traced as far back as Anjou in 845 AD.  There is much to love and little to hate at all about either varietal.  Both varietals can be produced in all sorts of styles: sparkling, still, bone dry, semi-sweet, fruity sweet, or lusciously sweet.  In five flights, one Riesling and one Chenin Blanc each, we will compare the different styles of the two varietals and will examine the decisive factors: acidity level, sugar level, ageability, versatility, value, and terroir expressiveness.  

Join us for a fun tasting and find out if you are a Riesling or Chenin Blanc fan or maybe both!

Please plan to join the German Wine Society on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm for a comparative tasting of German Rieslings and Chenin Blancs from France’s Loire Valley,  with ten different wines offered to illustrate the similarities and differences of wines using these grapes.  The tasting will be presented by our own Annette Schiller, who will be bringing some of these wines back from Europe just for us from her most recent tour.  

Registrations for this event are due by Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and the price is $45 for GWS members, $52 for non-members.  Please be aware that, due to limited supply of the wines, we have maximum cap of 40 for attendance at this event. 

A tasty buffet of cheeses, bread, crackers, charcuterie, grapes and veggies will be provided to accompany the wines.

Our tasting will begin at 7 p.m on Saturday, November 9, with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. to admit guests. 
The location is: 
Van Ness Room at 3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington, DC 20008.  
Enter through the main lobby of the apartment building on the 5th floor, and then go down to the 2nd floor by elevator and proceed down the hall to the clubroom.  While there is not off-street parking at this location, on-street parking is available (bear in mind DC parking restrictions and meters), and there is easy access to Metro, at the Van Ness Red Line station.
 

You can register and pay for this event in either of two ways.  

First, you can register on our chapter website, https://germanwinesocietydc.org , and make payment by PayPal.   You will need to create a GWS account for the website if you do not already have one, and you will also need to have a PayPal account, as we cannot accept payment by other forms of credit or online transfer.  If you are coming as a couple or other group, please register and pay for each individual separately.

Second, if you prefer to register by mail and pay by check for the event, please clip off the registration form attached to this notice, indicate the names of all who will be attending, and mail a check made out to the German Wine Society in the proper amount along with the form to:   

Carl Willner  

President and Secretary, GWS Capital Chapter  

1014 Reserve Champion Drive  

Rockville, MD 20850

You can also reach the Secretary by e-mail at carl.willner1@verizon.net .

Whether you are registering by mail or online, please be sure to provide the names of all persons for whom you are registering, and pay the appropriate price depending on whether each person is a GWS member (with annual dues paid), or a non-member.   

If you have questions about this event, you may contact the event organizer and presenter, Annette Schiller, at aschiller@ombiasypr.com , or by phone at 703-459-7513.  Annette’s website is www.ombiasypr.com . For questions about registration and membership, please contact Carl Willner, Capital Chapter President and Secretary, at  carl.willner1@verizon.net .

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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours took place from August 28 – Friday, September 06, 2024. We spent 10 days visiting top wine estates in five wine regions, tasting fabulous Rieslings and Pinot Noir (aka Spätburgunder), meeting world-renowned wine makers, travelling through the world’smost beautiful wine regions, cruising on the romantic Rhein river, looking at dizzying steep vineyards along the Rhein and Mosel rivers, and delving deep into German history and culture: Rheinhessen • Rheingau • Mittelrhein • Mosel • Nahe

In Koblenz, following:

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein in Koblenz, the Largest Historical Fortress in Europe after Gibraltar - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

we had lunch at Verbene Bistro, which is the sister restaurant of the Michelin-starred Restaurant Verbene in Koblenz. Our waiter was Robert Wade, who, as we soon found out, was American and also the co-owner of and winemaker at Weingut Madame Flöck, a small non-mainstream winery in Winningen, Mosel, which I had heard of but never tasted the wines. Waiter was a side job of Robert, to improve his German, he said. Of course, the wine choice was easy: We picked 2 Weingut Madame Flöck wines and enjoyed an impromptu tasting with owner/ winemaker Robert Wade.

We had an excellent 3-course menu prepared by Chef Tim Johnston, who, as we found out a couple of days later at Weingut Clemenz Busch, was the partner of Oda Borchert, our charming host there. 

Finally, we also had a chance to exchange a few words with Michelin starred Restaurant Verbene Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel. 

Who the Flock? 

Weingut Madame Flöck: Madame Flock Wines specializes in restoring by hand old forgotten steep as flock Terrassen Mosel vineyards. Founded by the American Robert Kane and Canadian Derek-Paul Labelle with a mission to sustainably craft crazy natural dry Red and White wines that are made as sustainably as these two unsustainable expats know how to. 

All Madame Flöck’s Mosel Germany vineyards are dry grown, herbicide free, and hand tended. This means no machinery ever touches our vineyards, no glyphosate messes with the natural biodiversity of our vineyards, and our hands are blistered, backs broken, and wits lost by the time we harvest. Notice the rather odd names of our Mosel Germany vineyards. 

All of Madame Flöck’s Mosel vineyards are named after winemakers, viticulturists, and mentors who have graciously offered their time, energy, friendship, and expertise to our passion for wine over the past ten years. Good thing we keep finding prime Mosel Germany vineyard to restore because we have a lot of people to thank. 

Cable Car across the Rhein River: A Hyperbolic Story 

Rob and Derek met in Barossa Valley Australia during harvest 2016 and immediately disliked each other. Forever in competition, when Derek purchased grapes to make his first wine, Robert found some for free. He then proceeded to give Derek a barrel… Madame Flöck Wines was conceived over many drunken nights. Nobody knew where they would set up shop but they were determined, as only two drunk kids at 3AM can be. On a harvest tour through Europe, Robert met his future wife, the winemaker Janina Schmitt in Winningen Mosel, and they fell madly in love and things got gooey real quick. Fast forward to a phone call: “Derek, you want to buy a vineyard” Robert was said to have asked, “Sure” was Derek’s response. “Okay.” Robert confirmed. And voilà Madame Flock Wines of the Mosel was born. 

The name itself comes from the owner of their first Mosel vineyard. And before you ask, no she doesn’t look like the woman on the bottle label who may or may not be a 19th century London zombie brothel keeper. The real Madame Flöck got the boys started in the Mosel and to honour her, they named their wine after her. As much as they dislike each other though, they both love growing vines and making great wine together. 

Robert Kane 

Robert is a free market capitalist, loudmouth New Yorker who now lives along the Mosel with his lovely winemaker wife Janina Schmitt in the town of Winningen. He has a passion for wine and all things meat. He is constantly trying to enlighten his best friend and business partner on the errors of a non meat diet; “it’s just wrong” he says. He also enjoys pontificating on the sagacity of the writings of Ayn Rand and Objectivism. He can usually be found tending Madame Flöck’s vines, sporting something not unlike an 80’s aerobics outfit, or arguing with his business partner about all things winemaking. His favourite drink is anything alcohol and he feels that any point during the day is a good time for a champagne.

Bowler (US Importer)

“Madame Flöck is the brainchild of Robert Kane (from the USA) and Derek-Paul Labelle (from Canada), both with a passion for wine, who met in the Barossa Valley in 2016. Robert Kane went on to marry Janina Schmitt (from Weingut Materne & Schmitt) and took the plunge with his old friend when they got the chance to buy a derelict vineyard in the Terrassenmosel, which they bought from a Mrs. Flöck, hence the name of their venture. Their operation is tiny: 0.4 ha planted with old vines in the terraced parts of the Lehmener Ausoniusstein and the Winninger Domgarten (more vineyards were added in 2019). They produce two wines named after some of their mentors. The vineyards are dry-farmed, without herbicides, and hand tended. The wines are fermented spontaneously and aged without any sulfur added or other additives on their gross lees with regular steering of the lees, and are bottled un-fined, unfiltered, and with little SO added (the wines have less than 50-60 mg/l of total SO2). They are vinified at the facilities of Weingut Materne & Schmitt.” - Mosel Fine Wines, Issue #57

Restaurant Verbene Michelin-starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel 

Rund ums Eck: Vor dreieinhalb Jahren hat sich David Weigang den Traum eines eigenen Restaurants erfüllt: Im Herzen der Koblenzer Altstadt eröffnete er das "Verbene" mit dem Anspruch: "Wir kochen mit besten Zutaten saisonale Köstlichkeiten, die in Erinnerung bleiben." Erfahrungen in der Sternegastronomie hatte der gelernte Koch und gebürtige Koblenzer da schon reichlich gesammelt, unter anderem auf Sylt und am Bodensee. Obwohl ihm Freunde und Bekannte abrieten, weil es oft heißt, Koblenz sei kein guter Standort für gehobene Gastronomie, blieb er seiner Philosophie treu. Und der Erfolg gibt ihm recht: Inzwischen kann er sich über ein großes Stammpublikum sowie viele hervorragende Bewertungen freuen.
 
Davids Lebenspartnerin Verena Schimmel unterstützt seit anderthalb Jahren das Restaurant-Team, anfangs noch in ihrer Freizeit, denn sie führte 14 Jahre lang erfolgreich einen Geschenkartikelladen in Emmelshausen. Vor wenigen Wochen hat sie ihr Geschäft aufgegeben, um sich komplett dem "Verbene" zu widmen. Eine Entscheidung, die ihr nicht leicht fiel, die sie aber aus Überzeugung getroffen hat. Denn sie teilt nicht nur Davids Leidenschaft für gutes Essen, sie genießt es auch wie er, den Gästen immer wieder ein Lächeln ins Gesicht zaubern zu können.

visitMosel.de: David Weigang und Verena Schimmel haben sich mit ihrem Restaurant „Verbene“ einen neuen Stern am Michelin-Himmel erarbeitet. Für die Gäste heißt das: Frische, Behaglichkeit und ganz Besonderes aus regionalen Zutaten. „Eine Küche voller Finesse, modern und saisonal“ [Guide Michelin]

So lobt die Redaktion des Guide Michelin das Können von David Weigang und seinem Team, das im Service von seiner Partnerin Verena Schimmel geleitet wird. Zugleich sitze man im schmucken Restaurant und im charmanten Brunnenhof abseits des städtischen Trubels. Damit haben die Sterne-Entscheider auf den Punkt gebracht, was die Gäste im „Verbene“ erwartet. Mit nur 22 Plätzen ist es ein echtes Refugium mitten und doch ruhig in der Koblenzer Altstadt gelegen. Kürzlich bekam es mit einem gleichnamigen Bistro am Rheinufer eine Art „Geschwisterchen“: Das wird ebenfalls von David Weigang und Verena Schimmel geleitet, die Küche führt der Sous-Chef des Restaurants „Verbene“. Hier, mit Blick auf die Festung Ehrenbreitstein, haben bis zu fünfzig Gäste auch spontan Platz. Das Bistro wartet mit einer kleinen, aktuellen Frischekarte auf. Die Philosophie beider gastlicher Adressen ist dieselbe: „Wir haben den Namen ‚Verbene‘ ganz bewusst gewählt, denn es ist ein heilsames, duftendes, angenehm würziges Kraut, das ursprünglich aus Südamerika stammt und in ganz Europa gedeiht. Es fördert die Gelassenheit, es verbindet Originalität mit Weltoffenheit.“

Genau mit dieser Grundhaltung kreiert er die raffinierten Gerichte, die als Mehrgangmenüs im „Verbene Restaurant“ und in reduzierter Form im „Verbene Bistro“ zu genießen sind. Die meisten Zutaten stammen von ausgewählten, zumeist kleinen Erzeugern aus der Region. Fisch beispielsweise wird im Laacher See von Hand geangelt. Käse, Geflügel oder Fleisch wird von Bauernhöfen aus der Eifel geliefert, für die Wertschätzung der Tiere selbstverständlich ist.
 
Verbene Bistro

Weingut Madame Flöck











Chef Tim Johnston









Restaurant Verbene Michelin-starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel 




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Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours: Already Released and Forthcoming Postings 

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Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Braunewell in Essenheim, Rheinhessen, with Stefan Braunewell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Thörle in Saulheim, Rheinhessen, with Christoph Thörle, Johannes Thörle and Uta Thörle - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Grauburgunder (French: Pinot Gris - Italian: Pinot Grigio) and Dinner at Restaurant Lumen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Eva Fricke in Eltville, Rheingau, with Eva Fricke - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Wein- und Sektgut Barth (VDP) in Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Mark Barth and Alexia Putze - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Iconic Kloster Eberbach in the Rheingau (one of the Largest Wineries in Germany): Lunch at the Abbey Tavern and Guided Tour of the Eberbach Abbey - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

"Steinberg" Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Kloster Eberbach (VDP) in Eltville, Rheingau, with Head-winemaker and Deputy MD Kathrin Puff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kronenschlösschen, Hattenheim, Rheingau, with Weingut Balthasar Ress Senior Boss Stefan Ress, Kronenschlösschen Maître and Head Sommelier Florian Richter (Best German Sommelier 2024 - Sommelier Union), Chef Roland Gorgosilich and Owner Johanna Ullrich - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim, Rheingau, with Theresa Breuer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Schloss Johannisberg (VDP), the Iconic Rheingau Estate, with Dieter Salomon - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Tasting of Weingut Familie Allendorf Wines with Ulrich Allendorf and Max J. Schönleber at Restaurant Allendorf am Rhein - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn (VDP) in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau, with Peter Bernhard Kühn - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Massive Tasting at Weingut August Kesseler (VDP) in Assmannshausen, Rheingau, with August Kesseler - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Spectacular View of the Rhein Valley in the Mittelrhein Region (UNESCO World Heritage Region), Lunch and Wine Tasting at Weingut Lanius Knab (VDP) in Oberwesel, Mittelrhein, with Jörg Lanius - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cruise on the Rhein River in the Mittelrhein Valley, an UNESCO World Heritage Region, from Boppard to Koblenz, with Castles and Ruins Crowning the Top of the Hills like Pearls on a String - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of the Fortress Ehrenbreitstein in Koblenz, the Largest Historical Fortress in Europe after Gibraltar - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch and Impromptu Wine Tasting of the Wines of Weingut Madame Flöck, with Weingut Madame Flöck Owner/ Winemaker Robert Wade, Verbene Bistro Chef Tim Johnston, Restaurant Verbene Michelin starred Chef/ Owner David Weigang and Partner Verena Schimmel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at the 2024 Weinfest in Winningen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tour of Eltz Castle, a True Fairy-tale Medieval Castle in the Hills above the Mosel, Built more than 850 Years ago by the Eltz Family - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Restaurant Heim in Hotel Reiler Hof (Michelin Bib Gourmand) in Reil - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Melsheimer in Reil, Middle Mosel, with Thorsten Melsheimer - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Clemens Busch (VDP) in Pünderich, Middle Mosel, with Oda Berthold - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Weingut Dr. Thanisch, Erben Müller-Burggraef Wines and Overnight Stay at the Brand-new, High-end Deinhard’s Hotel in Bernkastel-Kues - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting Weingut Dr.Loosen (VDP) in Bernkastel-Kues, Middle Mosel, with Anne Juchem - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter in Mülheim, Middle Mosel, with Dirk Richter - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Hermann Ludes in Thörnich, Middle Mosel, with Julian Ludes - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut Günther Steinmetz in Brauneberg, Middle Mosel, with Sammy Steinmetz - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Matthias Hild in Wincheringen, Upper Mosel, with Matthias and Jonas Hild - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch with Wines from Luxemburg at Koeppchen Bistro-Brasserie in Wormeldange-Haut in Luxembourg - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Vineyard Tour, Cellar Tour and Tasting at Weingut Van Volxem (VDP) in Wiltingen, Saar, with Lukas Büchner - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Asian Themed Wine-pairing Dinner at Dian's in Bernkastel-Kues, led by Janet Cam and Annette Schiller - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting at Weingut H. Dönnhoff (VDP), Oberhausen, Nahe, with Anne Dönnhoff - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Lunch at Hermannshöhle Restaurant Weck in Niederhausen - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours 

Tasting at Weingut Korrell Johanneshof in Bad Kreuznach, Nahe, with Sonja Reinbold and Martin Korell - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Wine-pairing Dinner at Restaurant Kruger-Rumpf, Weingut Kruger-Rumpf (VDP), with Stefan Rumpf - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours

Tasting and Bottling at Schlossgut Diel (VDP) in Rümmelsheim, Nahe, with Sylvain and Caroline Diel - Germany Rhein-Mosel-Nahe 2024 by ombiasy WineTours    


Angélus (Saint-Émilion, France) and Battenfeld-Spanier (Rheinhessen, Germany): Spectacular Winemaker Dinner at Steins Traube (1 Star Michelin) in Mainz, with Hubert de Boüard de Laforest (Angélus), H.O. Spanier (Battenfeld-Spanier), Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai, Host Alina Stein and Chef Philipp Stein, Germany (October 2024)

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A week earlier, I was at Steins Traube for a similar evening:
 
Bollinger (Champagne) and Weil (Rheingau): Spectacular Winemaker Dinner at Steins Traube (1 Star Michelin) in Mainz, with Cyril Delarue (Bollinger Family), Wilhelm Weil, Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai and Chef Philipp Stein, Germany (October 2024) 
 
This time, we were honored by the presence of Hubert de Boüard from Saint-Émilion, who presented his Château Angélus wines, which retail for several hundred of US dollars per bottle (the current wine-searcher average price in US$ is 407), and of H.O. Spanier from Rheinhessen, who presented his Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier wines, including 3 vintages of the ultra-premium C.O. Liquid Earth, the first German dry Riesling that is sold via the Place de Bordeaux; the current wine-searcher average price in US$ is 204).

Guiseppe Lauria, editor-in-chief of the Weinwisser, was also there. 

Château Angélus

Château Angélus is an iconic estate, sitting in the middle of a natural amphitheatre on the south-facing hillside of the famous footslope „pieds de côtes“, just half a mile from the village of Saint-Emilion.

Château Angélus has been owned by the de Boüard de Laforest family since 1909, when the Domaine de Mazaret was bequeathed to Comte Maurice de Boüard de Laforest.

The name refers to the three Angelus bells audible from the vineyards, coming from the chapel at Mazerat, the church in Saint-Martin de Mazeret and Saint-Émilion.

Château Angélus consists of 23.4 hectares with a grape variety of 51% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon.

The estate also produces a second wine, Le Carillon de l’Angelus. The annual production averages 10,000 cases of the Grand Vin and 1,000 cases of the second wine.

In June 2012, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, was named Executive Manager. The family of Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal has been making wine in Saint Emilion for nine generations.

Classification

In the classification of 2012, Château Angélus was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A. Four estates were in that top group - Angélus, Ausonne, Cheval Blanc, Pavie.  

The 2022 St. Emilion classification has faced some controversy and Angélus - along with other prominent estates, including Ausone and Cheval Blanc, withdrew from the process. There are now only two estates classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé A: Figeac and Pavie.

Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, Jean-Bernard Grenié and Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal

Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal is the daughter of Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, who joined the family business at Angélus in 1976. Until she took over, Château Angélus had been run - for several decades - by Stephanie’s father Hubert de Boüard de Laforest and her uncle Jean-Bernard Grenié, who we met in Washington DC. Initially, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest worked under his uncle, but he became the #1 in 1985.

Starting with the 1988 vintage, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest rapidly changed things at Château Angélus. He was one of the first Bordeaux wine makers to embrace fermenting in open top vats and conducting malolactic in small barrels. In the vineyard, he lowered yields. He began aging wines in new oak barrels.

Today, fermentation takes place in a combination of temperature controlled stainless steel vats, concrete and open top, oak vats at 28 to 32° degrees Celsius. Everything in the cellar moves by gravity flow. After malolactic fermentation in barrel is completed, the wine is aged in 100% new, French oak barrels for between 18-24 months.

In addition to progressive winemaking, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest also has embraced new kinds of marketing, including movie product placement. Angélus has made appearances in three dozen films, including “Casino Royale” in 2006 and “Passion” last year.

The de Boüard de Laforest family also owns other estates in the Right Bank including Chateau Bellevue and Chateau Daugay in St. Emilion and La Fleur de Bouard in Lalande Pomerol. In fact, the tasting took place at Chateau Bellevue, which is in walking distance from Chateau Angélus.

Château Angélus - Visits and a Tasting

Annette and I have visited Angélus twice on a Bordeaux by ombiasy WineTours trip: 

See:  

Visiting a “Holy” Construction Site: Château Angélus in Saint-Emilion, France


Tour and Tasting at Château Angélus– Bordeaux Tour by ombiasy WineTours (2015), France 
 

and have enjoyed a tasting with Jean-Bernard Grenié, organized by Panos Kakaviatos:

See: Owner Jean-Bernard Grenié and Wine Journalist Panos Kakaviatos Presented the Wines of Chateau Angélus and Chateau Daugay at Black Salt Restaurant in Washington DC, USA

Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier

Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier and Weingut Kühling-Gillot are among Germany's wineries that have reached world-class status. They are owned and run by the winermaker couple H.O.Spanier and Carolin Spanier-Gillot.

It was only in 1993 that H.O. Spanier founded Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier in Hohen-Sülzen at the southernmost tip of the Rheinhessen Wonnegau region. Weingut Kühling-Gillot can look back to a longer history. It is located in the north of the Rheinhessen region, close to Mainz. Carolin took over the winery from her parents after she finished her studies at Geisenheim University.

Since their marriage, Carolin and H.O. have reorganized and streamlined the operations of Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier and Weingut Kühling-Gillot two wineries quite a bit.

There is no wine made in Bodenheim at Weingut Kühling-Gillot any more. The winemaking facilities of both Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier and Weingut Kühling-Gillot are in Hohen-Sülzen.

H.O. takes the lead in terms of winemaking for both wineries and Carolin is more active on the administrative and marketing side of both wineries.

Carolin and H.O. have constructed a lovely tasting room in Bodenheim at Weingut Kühling-Gillot which is the central place for selling and marketing the wines of both Weingut Kühling-Gillot and Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier. You cannot buy wine of Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier in Hohen-Sülzen, but only in Bodenheim.

Carolin and H.O. live with their children in Hohen-Sülzen in a posh villa just next to the winemakng facilities of Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier and Weingut Kühling-Gillot.

This is where we were received the last time by Carolin Spanier-Gillot for a tasting of both Weingut Kühling-Gillot and Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier wines. The outlay of the villa allows for receiving guests in an intimite way, which is not possible in the tasting room in Bodenheim. 

See:

Tasting the Wines of Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier and Weingut Kühling-Gillot at the Spanier Family Home in Hohen-Sülzen and Touring the Winery with Carolin Spanier-Gillot - Germany-South and Alsace 2018 Tour by ombiasy WineTours 
 

Steins Traube - Michelin

Thanks to the commitment of the Stein family, what began in the early 20C as a village tavern has evolved over the decades into a modern restaurant serving sophisticated cuisine. Owner and head chef Philipp Stein represents the sixth generation at the helm. His outstanding culinary talent is such that there is no need for ostentation or gimmicks in his dishes. What may, at first glance, seem simple is actually exceedingly complex in terms of flavour and harmony, yet accessible for all that. His dishes demonstrate a restrained elegance, but he is also able to draw on a bolder sense of innovation when he deems it necessary. Choosing where to sit is not easy, because the smart and modern yet cosy interior is just as inviting as the beautiful inner courtyard. Friendly service comes courtesy of Alina Stein, your cordial young hostess.



Chef Philipp Stein

Philipp Stein was borne in Mainz, where his parents were the fifth generation to own and run the Steins Traube restaurant. In 2019, at the age of 29, Philipp and his wife Alina took over the family restaurant, after a period of renovation. Alina Stein manages the service in the Steins Traube restaurant. 

After working with Dirk Maus, at the Ente in Wiesbaden, with Dieter Müller and at Waldhotel Sonnora, in 2014, Philipp Stein took up his first position as head chef at the Favorite restaurant in Mainz. In the same year, he was awarded a Michelin star and became the youngest Michelin-starred chef in Germany in that year. Philipp and Alina Stein met at the Favorite restaurant, where Alina holding the position of restaurant manager. Since 2017 Philipp Stein he has been a regular television chef on the ARD program ARD-Buffet.sommmelier.podigee: Kein Sprungbrett, ein Trampolin muss Maria Vizsnyai unter den Füßen gehabt haben, so schnell wie sie sich in die Top 50 der besten Sommeliers Deutschlands katapultiert hat.

Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai
 
Sommelière Maria Vizsnyai had just returned from Düsseldorf from the Rolling Pin Convention, where the new list of Germany's top 100 chefs and top 50 sommeliers had been released. Bravo, Maria, she made it to #11 on the 2024 List of Top 50 German Sommeliers (Rolling Pin).
 
sommelier.podigee.io: Kein Sprungbrett, ein Trampolin muss Maria Vizsnyai unter den Füßen gehabt haben, so schnell wie sie sich in die Top 50 der besten Sommeliers Deutschlands katapultiert hat.
 
Maria Vizsnyai: Sommeliere zu sein ist für mich mehr als ein Beruf. Das Foto in den Weinbergen ist ja sehr passend gewählt. Mein Job ist mein Hobby und meine große Leidenschaft!Mein Ziel ist es, all die verschiedenen Facetten von Terroirs, über die Charakteristik des Jahrgangs bis hin zur Philosophie des Winzers, welche der Wein widerspiegelt, zu zeigen und unseren Gästen transparent und authentisch zu vermitteln.
 







Arriving


Zum Aperitif

Garnelen-Curry-Croustillant

Kalbstatar-Tartelette mit Mango-Miso-Mayo

2010 Grande Cuvée Blanc de Blancs, Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier
































Begrüssung




Menü





Erster Gang

Carpaccio von Roter Wildgarnele

Purple Curry - Helles Ponzu - zweierlei Kürbis

Sot-l'y-laisse von der Maishenne - Hühnerkeulen-Buttermilch-Praline

2020 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Frauenberg Riesling GG aus der 5-Liter-Flasche







Zweiter Gang

In Käuteröl gegarter Atlantik Adlerfisch

Lauwarmer Kohlrabisalat - Senfkörner - Saublingskaviar

Gebratener Blumenkohl - Nussbutterschaum

2017 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling Kreuzberg Versteigerungswein

2019 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling Kreuzberg Versteigerungswein

2021 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling Kreuzberg Versteigerungswein






Dritter Gang

Konfierte Keule vom Stubenküken

Waldpilzsud - Liebstökel - Burgundertrüffel - Buchenpilze

2014 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling C.O. Liquid Earth

2016 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling C.O. Liquid Earth

2019 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling C.O. Liquid Earth



Vierter Gang 

Gebratene Brust von der Challans Ente 

Hibiskus-Haut - Gänseleberroyal - Rote Beete - Brombeerjus 

2015 Carillon d`Angélus

2015 Carillon d`Angélus





Fünfter Gang 

Rücken vom US Prime Beef unter der Pfefferkruste 

Serrano-Bohnen - Rinderzungen-Jus Rosmarin-Bérnaise - Pommes rissolées 

2014 Château Angélus 

2015 Château Angélus 









Sechster Gang

Gereifter Brillat Savarin
 
Perigord Trüffel - Portweinreduktion - karamelisierte Haselnuss
 
2006 Château Angélus 

2011 Château Angélus 
 




Dessert

Crème von Vanille und weisser Schokolade

Trockenaprikose - Karamelleis - Flugmango - Five-Spice-Ganache

2015 Weingut Battenfeld-Spanier Riesling Auslese Frauenberg
 





Danke  








 
Petit Four
 
 
Bye-bye
 





 
Die Weine

 
"Absacker" (After Dinner Drinks)
 



 
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