The time between Christmas and New Year's Eve is always something very special. The rush of the holidays subsides, and one longs for peace and beautiful moments with loved ones. We enjoyed exactly this moment together in our restaurant on December 28 at 4:00 p.m.
It was cool outside, but inside the restaurant the lights were on, and the atmosphere was immediately warm and inviting. We had planned something special: A journey through our beautiful Nahe wine-growing region.
Why the Nahe is so special
The Nahe is one of the smaller wine-growing regions in Germany, but it is a true wonder of nature. Nowhere else are there so many different types of soil in such a small area. Whether slate, volcanic rock or red sandstone – you can taste this diversity in every sip.
Together with our guests, we tasted four very different wines:
1. A light start: Riesling from Gabelmann Winery
We began with a Riesling Rosenheck Kabinett. Winemaker Sebastian Gabelmann is young and modern — you can taste it! The wine comes from steep slate slopes. It was wonderfully light and fruity. With its delicate sweetness, it was the perfect icebreaker for our group.
2. Spicy and surprising: Sauvignon Blanc from K.H. Schneider Winery
Then it got exciting. A Sauvignon Blanc is rather rare in the Nahe region. The wine from the Schneider brothers from Bad Sobernheim smelled wonderfully of herbs, bell pepper, and mango. It was dry and spicy — a wine that had us laughing and marveling a lot in our group.
3. Powerful and noble: Pinot Blanc S from Gebr. Kauer Winery
The Kauer family has been making wine since 1697 – that’s true tradition! Their Pinot Blanc “S” (the S stands for selection) was powerful and creamy. It smelled of pineapple and yellow fruit. You could tell right away: this is a true rarity, aged with great care in an oak barrel.
4. The finale: “Les Deux” from the red-wine pope Montigny
To round things off, there was a red wine: “Les Deux” (French for “The Two”). It is a blend of Pinot Noir and Dunkelfelder. Did you know that this wine has even been served at state banquets for Angela Merkel and the French president? A full-bodied, dark wine that tastes of blackberries and licorice – perfect for a cozy winter day.
