Wine Knowledge
Sweet wines don't have a good reputation – somehow everyone associates them with a hangover or an untrained palate. But why is that actually the case?
In fact, this assessment directly relates to the difficulty of production, because sugar is known to be a flavor carrier. With a little more residual sweetness, one can therefore certainly mask a not entirely perfect quality in the wine...
One of the biggest challenges of our time is shifting focus from the gigantic to the minuscule: From the 3l/Atlas comet, which comes from a distant galaxy and is currently traversing our solar system, from the artificial intelligence revolution that is turning entire industries upside down, from democracies that are alarmingly faltering, to “damn it, where did I put my keys again?” – all of this is exhausting and leaves an uneasy feeling in the pit of one's stomach.
Between feeling overwhelmed and disinformation, life seems to have become more strenuous in recent months. What gives us stability?
Our on-site wine tastings show it again and again: Many people are afraid of Riesling. "Such sour stuff" is the comment we hear when people dare to tell us their opinion honestly. But then they take the first sip. Their eyes widen, their eyebrows go up... and their opinion changes fundamentally within seconds. And when they have tasted (almost) all our mature, balanced, versatile single-vineyard Rieslings after a few hours, they are absolutely thrilled.
Therefore, we would like to make you a very special offer today:
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.
