VDP: What is your winery philosophy?
Johannes Hasselbach: First: less is more. Second: wine is made in the vineyard. Third: all work must be sustainable. VDP: For what style of wine do you…
VDP: What is so special about your winery?
Johannes Hasselbach: We are already in the sixth generation, are founding members of the VDP, and our wine estate has even made it into literature – our…
VDP: Do you have role models?
Friedrich Groebe: Many people have made lasting impressions on me and have shown me interesting perspectives. Among these people are Bernhard Breuer and Prof. Helmut…
VDP: Why should people visit your winery?
Friedrich Groebe: It’s simply beautiful here in Westhofen. There are numerous favourite places, including our vineyard cottage in der VDP.GROSSE LAGE®…
VDP: Why did you become a vintner?
Hans Oliver Spanier: If I hadn’t had a serious traffic accident at the age of 17, I would very probably have become a professional athlete. Perfection in…
VDP: Of which wine are you particularly proud?
Hans Oliver Spanier: Of the VDP.GROSSE LAGE® FRAUENBERG. This vineyard was given to me by a winegrower in 1999 and it is emotionally my most…
VDP: For what wine style do you strive?
Hans Oliver Spanier: My wines explore the space between being proactive and letting things be, between reason and risk. Every year, almost every day is…
