The single vineyard names appearing on the bottlings are Domdechaney, Kirchenstück, Hölle, Stein, Stielweg, and Reichestal. Riesling takes dramatically different form depending on which vineyard it is from. In the sweeter styles, I preferred grapes grown on Domdechaney, whereas for drier styles I preferred Kirchenstück. Dr. Michel is eager to hear the preferences of guests, and answer any questions he can.
Describing the house is as essential as describing their award-winning Riesling, as it is a gorgeous yellow structure seemingly plucked right out of a fairy tale, with flowers everywhere. Inside are mounted oil paintings of serious looking ancestors (many of them clergy), antiques, and many lovingly framed black and white pictures of family members from the 18th and 19th centuries. During my visit, I also meet the toddler generation who will surely be running the winery in twenty years time.
You can find this fantastic wine on the shelves of your favorite wine store, or buy from an online shop. Better yet, book a flight to Germany and set up a meeting with Dr. Michel in advance. The opportunity to taste and discuss wines with this most knowledgeable and gracious gentleman is an experience you will never forget.
Domdechant Werner´sches Weingut
Contact: Dr. Franz W. Michel
Rathausstr.30, 65239 Hochheim
P.O.Box 1205, 65234 Hochheim
Phone: +49 (0)6146-835037, Fax: +49 (0)6146-835038
weingut@domdechantwerner.com
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