Kranz, Pfalz | september 28th
At the end of August, the harvest of the grapes for sparkling wine started at the VDP.Estate Kranz in the Palatinate. "The early harvest was ideal to give the future…
Michel, Baden | september 23rd
Already on August 21st, the grape harvest at the VDP.Estate Michel started at hot temperatures and due to the special situation this year with a lot of distance…
In the hustle and bustle of the grape harvest, some of our VDP.winegrowers told us on the phone about the special circumstances and characteristics of the 2020 vintage.
Harvest time is probably the most exciting time for the VDP.estates. While some are still busy picking grapes, others have already completed their harvest.
VDP: Do you have role models, mentors?
Paul Schäfer: Besides my father, there are two people who have shaped me on my path. On the one hand Rolf Münster, cellarmaster WG Mayschoß. I was allowed…
VDP: Why did you become a winemaker?
Paul Schäfer: I was born into the winemaking profession just like my two brothers. Our parents were our role models and we are proud to continue this…
VDP: Which of your wines would you recommend to someone who does not yet know your winery - as a start, so to speak?
Paul Schäfer: Our Pinot Noir ˝Vulkangestein˝ VDP.GUTSWEIN. You can already…
VDP: What is your winery philosophy?
Paul Schäfer: Wine quality is created in the vineyard: Only the intensive manual work on our steep slopes guarantees the best grape quality in the winery. All…
VDP: What is so special about your winery?
Paul Schäfer: We are a family business in which two generations live and work - and soon a third will join us! Of course, it is especially nice that we…
