Drive into the Pfalz — Germany's sunniest, most seductive wine corridor — for a private estate tasting of Riesling, Spätburgunder, and rare Gewürztraminer poured by the winemaker. The Palatinate is the Rhine's best-kept vinous secret.
What to expect
A 25-minute scenic drive through the Haardt foothills deposits you at the estate's historic winery in Wachenheim. Your English-speaking guide walks you through the barrel cellar, explaining biodynamic viticulture and the Pfalz's unique sandstone terroir. Four to six wines are poured — expect an aged Riesling Spätlese that stops conversation cold. The tasting concludes in the estate's elegant salon where you can purchase bottles to take aboard. On the drive back, the Weinstraße villages of Deidesheim and Neustadt shimmer with half-timbered charm.
Good to know
Pre-book the private cellar tour directly via the estate website or by email (info@buerklin-wolf.de). The estate is 18 miles from Ludwigshafen — 30 minutes by private car. Arrange a luxury taxi or hire car from Ludwigshafen Hauptbahnhof. Comfortable walking shoes recommended for cobblestone cellar floors.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Ludwigshafen am Rhein — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.