The first day of the Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014), which took place from September 14 – 20, ended at Weingut Zähringer in Heitersheim, Markgräflerland, Baden. Heitersheim is very much in the South of Germany, close to Switzerland. We were hosted by winemaker Paulin Köpfer.
The day began in Frankfurt am Main, where the Germany-South Wine Tour by ombasy (2014) started. After a couple of hours drive, we reached Schloss Neuweier in the small village of Neuweier in Baden, close to the spa-town Baden Baden, halfway between Frankfurt am Main and Heitersheim. We had a wine tasting luncheon at the 1-star Michelin restaurant of Chef Armin Röttele with the owner and winemaker of Weingut Schloss Neuweier, Robert Schätzle. Before lunch, Robert showed us around in the vineyards and the cellar.
See also:
4 Wine Tours by ombiasy coming up in 2015: Germany-East, Germany-South. Germany-Nord and Bordeaux
Germany-North Wine Tour by ombiasy, 2014
Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy, 2014
German Wine and Culture Tour by ombiasy, 2013
In the Vineyard and the Wine Cellar (and Lunch) with Robert Schätzle, Owner and Winemaker, Weingut Schloss Neuweier in Baden – Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)
Wine Tasting Luncheon at 1 Star Michelin Röttele's Restaurant im Schloss Neuweier in Baden, with Winemaker Robert Schätzle and his Weingut Schloss Neuweier Wines – Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)
Organic Wine Producer Weingut Zähringer
Weingut Zähringer in Heitersheim in the Markgräflerland in southern Germany right across the Rhine River from the Alsace region is one of the leading organic wine producers in Germany. It was founded by Wilhelm I. and his brother Josef Zähringer in 1844, the great-great-grandfather of the current owner Wolfgang (and Marlies) Zähringer.
Walter Zähringer and his winemaker Paulin Köpfer count among the pioneers of organic wine in Germany.
The vineyard area totals 10 hectares in the single vineyards Maltesergarten and Sonnhohle (Heitersheim). Pinot Noir accounts for half of the production. We also tasted Chardonnay, Gutedel, Sauvignon Blanc and Grauburgunder. Weingut Zähringer does not produce any Riesling wines. “Riesling is not a tradition in our area” said Paulin Köpfer. The wines are fermented in stainless steel tanks, large wooden barrels (Vierlig – 600 liter barrel) and barriques.
Weingut Zähringer also produces Sekt, brandies, and oil, all organically and is a member of ECOVIN, the association of organic wine producers in Germany.
Weingut Zähringer sells 95% of its output in Germany and the rest in Switzerland.
What Paulin Poured
2011 Vierling Sekt Brut Chardonnay Euro
2013 Heitersheimer Maltesergarten Gutedel trocken
2013 Heitersheimer Sonnhohle Sauvignon Blanc trocken
2013 Heitersheimer Maltesergarten Grauburgunder trocken
2012 Zähringer Edition SZ Grauburgunder trocken
2011 Zähringer Vierlig Spätburgunder trocken
2011 Zähringer Edition SZ Spätburgunder trocken
2011 Zähringer SR Pinot Noir trocken
2009 Zähringer Löwe Nr.45 Grauburgunder Beerenauslese
Bye-bye
We left late. Thanks Paulin Köpfer for a wonderful afternoon/evening.
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Germany-North Wine Tour by ombiasy, 2014
Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy, 2014
German Wine and Culture Tour by ombiasy, 2013
In the Vineyard and the Wine Cellar (and Lunch) with Robert Schätzle, Owner and Winemaker, Weingut Schloss Neuweier in Baden – Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)
Wine Tasting Luncheon at 1 Star Michelin Röttele's Restaurant im Schloss Neuweier in Baden, with Winemaker Robert Schätzle and his Weingut Schloss Neuweier Wines – Germany-South Wine Tour by ombiasy (2014)