The Dutch Andrea de Baat became addicted to the pleasant climate of the Palatinate (in German Pfalz) and the good life, we enter the brand new Kelterhaus (cellar). Great facilities and shiny tanks are glimpsing at us. It reminds us of mass production, but Keller meister Walter Reichert explains that although great quantities of wine is made here, quality is higly important here. We can see he is serious by the special conveyor with a kind of rubber fingers to transport the grapes without bruising them when they go up to the presses. Next tot the area where the huge tanks and barrels are, there are also areas where the special vintages are to be kept. There is a choice for everyone with good value for money.

The cooperative
Andrea: "This cooperative is here for more than one hundred years. With a total of 244 members of which 80 are still active. The cooperative has about 320 acres with a great variety of grapes." No wonder the tasting room has for over a 100 wines, including wine for every day to wine for the most special occasions. This makes it difficult to choose, but fortunately there are skilled people who are happy to help us. They do not only have Riesling, but also less obvious varieties such as Chardonnay. Something else is the sparkling wine (Sekt) which is made here. The low end is made in large tanks, the more quality varieties by the Méthode Champenoise.
 
Shop
In the cozy shop there are many local products and of course many wines, you can sit at the bar or at the tables. Here you will be helped and you can of course taste the immense range.
 
Opening hours
Every Friday at 11:01 cellar tour (€ 5, - pp, inc. Wine gift).
The shop is open: Mon-Fri 9-18 pm, Sat. 9 to 17 pm, Sun 11 to 16 hours)
 
Restaurant
Wachtenburg Winzer also owns a restaurant:
Luginsland restaurant.
Telephone +49 (0) 63 22/86 35
schmidt@restaurant-luginsland.de
www.restaurant-luginsland.deWachtenburg