Spend a sun-drenched afternoon among the Riesling vines of the Rheingau, Germany's most prestigious wine region, on a private estate tour and cellar tasting — just minutes from Mainz.
What to expect
A short taxi or private car ride from Mainz delivers you to the Rheingau's sun-soaked slopes, where Gunderloch's estate sits amid century-old Riesling vines overlooking the Rhine. Your host walks you through the vine rows before descending into the cool, barrel-lined cellar for a tutored tasting of the estate's finest Spätlese, Auslese, and Trockenbeerenauslese expressions. The wines are poured slowly, with detailed commentary on terroir, vintage, and food pairing — this is an education as much as a pleasure. The estate shop allows you to ship bottles home directly.
Good to know
Arrange private tastings directly with the estate well in advance — group and private appointments are taken by email or phone. Allow approximately 3 hours for travel, tasting, and return. A private car or taxi from the cruise terminal is recommended for comfort.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Mainz — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.