Germany Vineyards & Wineries - Travelers Digest

Carl von Schubert Wine Estate - Mosel winery producing Riesling under the Maximin Grünhäuser label. History and vineyard site descriptions.
Deppisch Winery - Located in the Tauber-Franconia area of the Baden wine region, operated by the Ruthardt family. Offers English-language pages about the wineshop and tavern.
Domdechant Werner Estate - Well known winery producing mostly Riesling and some Pinot Noir in Hochheim, Rheingau region.
Dr. Nägler Wine Estate - Making mainly Riesling wines in Rüdesheim, Rheingau. Short English version of the German site.
Edenwines - Offers information on classifications, grapes, A.P. numbers, and regions, including maps. From a UK-based importer and retailer.
Eifel-Pfeiffer Wine-Estate - Producer of Riesling table and sparkling wines in the Mosel area. Some background information and shopping.
Freiherr Heyl zu Herrnsheim - Detailed, eloquently written site of this Nierstein, Rheinhessen estate winery.
Freiherr von Heddesdorff - Estate winery on the Mosel specializing in Riesling. Contains a company overview, vineyard descriptions, and product list. Also offers lodging.
Freiherr von Schleinitz Estate - Mosel winery producing Riesling and Pinot Noir. Vineyard site description, wine list, calendar of events, history.
Freiherr zu Knyphausen Wine Estate - Located in Erbach, Rheingau region. Winery history, US availability, events calendar.
Friedrich Wilhelm Gymnasium Wine Estate - Located in Trier, Mosel region. Detailed descriptions of the individual vineyard sites; tour information.
Fürst von Metternich - Produces Riesling Sekt (sparkling wine) in the Rheingau. Includes a history of the region and product information.
German Wine Information Bureau - Provides information on wines, regions, travel, wineries, importers as well as food and wine pairings.
German Wine Page - Non-commercial site covering the fundamentals: labels, regions, leading producers, grape varieties, history, tasting notes. Thoughtful editorial content.
GermanWine.de - Comprehensive, general resource offers an overview of grape growing, winemaking and regions. Also lists a number of wineries.
Germanwine.net - Basic introduction to the country's wines and a gateway to a number of high-end producers; maintained by Cellars International.
GermanWineEstates - A site for the German wine lover, with tasting notes, vintage reports, reference information and photos.
Hans Lang Wine Estate - Family run winery in the Rheingau region producing mainly Riesling and Pinot Noir.
Herrenberg-Honigsackel Wines - Herrenberg-Honigsackel wine cooperative in Ungstein in the Pfalz, the wines exported to the USA.
J.L. Wolf Estate Winery - Located in Wachenheim, in the Palatinate. Has a wine list, newsletter and a general overview of the estate.
J.u.H.A. Strub Estate - Nierstein, Rheinhessen winery. Product and availability listing, brief history.
Jakob Schneider Wine-Growing Estate - Brief overview of this family-operated winery in the Nahe region.

Kruger-Rumpf Wine Estate - Located in the Nahe wine region, also operating a well reviewed on-site restaurant. US import information, wine list.
Kurt Darting Wine Estate - Bad Dürkheim, Pfalz producer of table, sparkling and dessert wines. Background, grape and vineyard description, prices, and an award list.
Lingenfelder Estate - Located in the Pfalz region, making only estate grown wines. Extensive website with winery and vineyard tour and an innovative vineyard diary.
Max Ferd. Richter - Located in Mülheim on the Mosel; producing Rieslings in quality levels from table wine to Trockenbeerenauslese. Detailed vineyard description and vintage reports.
Perabo Wine Estate - Riesling and Pinot Noir are the main varieties of this producer in Lorch, Rheingau region. History of the winery, wine list, ecological vineyard practises.
Pfalz Wine - A site in English that describes regional wines, recipes and information from the German Wine Institute.
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Wine Estate - In Trier on the Mosel, producing exclusively Riesling. History, extensive product and vineyard information and vintage reports.
Richard Nägler Wine Estate - The Villa Gutenberg winery in Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau offers an events calendar and a profile of its wines.
Robert Weil Estate - Riesling and Pinot Noir are offered by this Rheingau winery. Pictures of winery, vineyard and cellar.
S.A. Prüm Estate Winery - Located in the Mosel region, they offer estate bottled and single vineyard wines. History, product notes, events, retailer list.
Schloss Johannisberg - Rheingau estate famous for planting the first Riesling vineyard and harvesting the first Spätlese and Auslese. Offers much historical information and an event calendar.
Schloss Saarstein - The Ebert family produces Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and sparkling wines in the Saar Valley. Includes reviews and a company overview.
Schmitt Söhne - Produces Rieslings from several regions. Includes product descriptions, company information, news, and explanations of quality levels and labels.
Selbach-Oster Estate - The Selbach family run this Riesling only winery in Zeltingen on the Mosel.
Short Guide to German Wines - Schlossadler, a US importer, provides this overview of the regions and the grape varieties.
Thielen Winery - Family-operated producer in the Mosel Valley. Includes descriptions of the vineyard, facilities, and types of wines. Also offers accommodations.
VinoNet - A portal to leading wineries, providing general information as well as point-of-sale material to the trade.
Walter Strub Wine Estate - Located in Engelstadt, Rheinhessen region with a broad selection of wines, restaurant and online ordering.
Weingut Alfred Reis - Rebenveredlung - Winery is located in Briedel in Rhineland-Palatinate at the Mosel river and produce typical Mosel qualitywines - white (Riesling) and red.
Weingut Braun - Family-owned producer of reds and whites from the Franconia region. Includes a company overview and a product list.
Weingut Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler - Produces Rieslings from several Mosel vineyards. Includes information about the wines, region, quality levels, and their awards.
Weingut Ed. Weegmüller - Family wine estate in the Palatinate city of Neustadt presents its product selection, information about the grape varieties used, a winery history and a photo gallery.
Weingut Fitz-Ritter and Ritterhof Sektkellerei - Producer of table, dessert, and sparkling wines located in Bad Dürkheim, Pfalz. Includes a product list, awards, history, and a company overview. Also offers lodging.
Weingut Kerpen - Family run producer of Riesling table and dessert wines in Wehlen in the Mosel region. Includes company and vineyard information. Additional content, including ordering, is available in German.
Weingut Klumpp - Family-run producer of organic whites and reds. Includes descriptions of product lines, ordering [German only], events, excerpts of reviews, and a company overview.
Weingut Reinhold Hensel in Wachenheim - The wine-estate Reinhold Hensel and its guesthouse and restaurant in Wachenheim in the Palatinate area offers slow wining and slow dining with regional products.
Wine Event: Riesling Worldwide - German Rieslings, alongside those from other countries, will be tasted live in Geisenheim, Rheingau, Germany at an event broadcast live over the Internet. Website covers the calendar of events, links and general information.
Winery Carl Schmitt-Wagner - Small Mosel winery specializing in Riesling. Many pictures, including the winery, events, and staff. Includes product descriptions, an awards list, and reviews. Also in German.
Wittmann Estate - This family winery practises organic viticulture in Westhofen, Rheinhessen and offers a wide variety of table, dessert and sparkling wines.

Travel Information
Fact Sheet   Travel Guides   Bed & Breakfasts   Campgrounds   Castles
Farmstays   Hostels   Hotels   Vacation Rentals   Airlines   Airplane Charters
Car Rentals   Driving Information   National Parks   Passenger Ferries   Passenger Trains
Public Transportation   Photos   Travel Agents   Travelogues   Wineries
Tour Operators   Cycling Tours   Hang Gliding & Paragliding   Hot Air Ballooning Trips

Visas: EU citizens can enter on an official identity card. Americans, Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders and Japanese just need a valid passport (no visa). Unless you're a citizen of a developing country, you can probably stay up to three months.

Travelers
Digest