Schloss Johannisberg — Winery in Geisenheim

Wine has been grown at Schloss Johannisberg for more than 1,200 years, and exclusively Riesling since 1720, making it the oldest Riesling estate in the world. Start in the 18th-century palace, go down into the cellars where wines age in wooden casks made from wood from the estate's own forest, and visit the 900-year-old vaults of the original abbey, where some 25,000 bottles are stored, with vintages going back to 1748. The "Riesling Experience" takes you through the historic wooden barrel cellar and the Bibliotheca Subterranea, followed by a tasting of seven wines. In summer there are open-air jazz concerts, and in winter the surroundings are beautifully dressed for Christmas. Outside you can also simply stop at the vineyard tasting stand for a glass and a light bite, without a tour.