Wine Knowledge
You've probably already noticed that we love being Palatinates. In fact, we're even proud of it, even though it's actually strange to be proud of something you have absolutely no influence over – who chooses where they're born and grow up, after all? But that's just how we humans are; we love our homeland, and woe betide anyone who questions our cherished traditions. So far, so good. But one can also overdo it:
Harvest Diary, August 27, 2025: At this time of year, we are absolutely dependent (even more so than usual) on nature. Every day, the weather is meticulously assessed, and then we decide, sometimes spontaneously, what needs to be done today. Our sleep rhythm is irrelevant, other plans are thrown overboard, our own needs don't count. Nature dictates what needs to happen, when, and how quickly, to get the best out of our little grapes.
Today, we're simply taking you along to the winery. You probably know that we, with three Counts plus our Kristine, manage the winery and the forest lodge. Each of us makes an important contribution to the overall success, and each of us has a very specific area of responsibility. In addition, we are supported by a great team. In total, during harvest season, our peak season, about 25 people are employed at the winery.
Do you remember how we raved about the sensational year 2025 a few weeks ago ? No frost, rain, and sunshine in a wonderful alternation – everything's perfect! We already knew that this year's yield would be about 20% lower than average because the flowering period was prolonged and there was a minor cold snap that meant not all the flowers were pollinated .
On the other hand, we didn't find this so tragic, because it resulted in the grapes growing more "loosely" this year (i.e., with a bit more space between the bunches). This ensures good ventilation and prevents...
Wine Festival in Weyher (September 12–15)
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Wine Festival in Kreuztal (5-7 September)
Anyone who goes to a creative school learns to dance their name. This is well known. We Palatinate people, on the other hand, dance our craft... and that's no joke! This dance is called Küferschlag (cooper's strike)...
Did you ever wonder, as a child, if the land of milk and honey was really as idyllic as it sounds? Is it really that great to have a roast chicken in your mouth every time, poof!, even when you just want to yawn or laugh out loud? And is it really that great when it rains honey (of all things!)? Would you still appreciate wine if it just came out of the well?
A winemaker from Edesheim, not even 3km from us, has...
