Weingut von Winning - Grand Tradition, Wild Soul 🐾🍇

Some places don’t just make wine.
They build legacies.
They turn Riesling into a revolution and Pinot Noir into poetry.
They make you feel something before the first sip.

Welcome to Weingut von Winning in Deidesheim.
Where tradition is revered, rules are rewritten, and every bottle tells a bold story.

A Legacy of Reinvention

Founded in 1849 in the heart of Deidesheim, Weingut von Winning is steeped in nearly two centuries of winemaking tradition—but don’t let that number fool you.
This is no winery living in the past. It’s one that carries its legacy like a compass, not a burden.

The estate was originally established by Friedrich Deinhard, blending pioneering spirit with profound respect for terroir. Over generations, names and hands changed, but the land—the now-iconic vineyard parcels—remained.

One figure stands out: Leopold von Winning. A quiet rebel who, as a founding member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter), pushed for dry, site-driven wines when everyone else sought sweetness. His name became synonymous with quality, innovation, and boldness.

In 2009, the winery reclaimed the "von Winning" name, honoring Leopold’s vision while making a clear statement: they were setting a course for the future, with roots deep in the past.

Today, under the sharp leadership of Jana Seeger and the skilled hands of cellar master Kurt Rathgeber, von Winning stands tall among Germany’s finest.
It’s not just about great wine—it's about creative conviction. About doing things the hard way, because it’s the right way.
Working with oak, with wild yeasts, with patience and trust.
Setting trends, not chasing them.

Von Winning is a house built on heritage, driven by people, and defined by a refusal to compromise.

A place where Riesling is not delicate, but deep.
Where Pinot Noir is not timid, but tenacious.
Where tradition dances with swagger.

A Taste of von Winning – The Wines

The vineyards are the heart. The cellar is the soul.
And in the glass? That’s where von Winning truly shines—with character, complexity, and confidence.

Around 85% of their vines are planted to Riesling—but this is not the feather-light, high-acid Riesling of the past.
Here, Riesling is a force.

🍋 How von Winning’s Rieslings are different:

• Spontaneously fermented with wild yeasts, embracing each vintage’s unique fingerprint
• Fermented and aged in oak barrels of various sizes—never to mask, but to sculpt
• Long lees contact, which builds tension, texture, and a slow-burning energy into the wine
• Unclarified, unfined, and often unfiltered—preserving soul over surface gloss

The result?
Wines that are not simply fruity or floral.
They are smoky, salty, spicy, citrusy, herbal, and mineral—sometimes all at once, sometimes in slow, unfolding layers.

A von Winning Riesling doesn’t just please the palate.
It demands attention.
It invites conversation.

🌿 And beyond Riesling?

Von Winning’s commitment to terroir shines just as brightly in other varietals:

• Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) that rivals Burgundy:
  Silky textures, savory earth tones, cool-climate red fruits, delicate tannins—their Pinots are pure Pfalz, but polished like jewels.
• Sauvignon Blanc that challenges expectations:
  Structured, textured, complex—not grassy or tropical, but deep and serious. Their top Sauvignon wines are fermented and aged in oak, giving them a smoky, chalky backbone rarely found outside of Bordeaux.
• Chardonnay and Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc) with precision and purity:
  Delicate yet confident, creamy yet mineral-driven.
• Sekt (Sparkling Wines) crafted with finesse:
  Crisp, lifted, and a true reflection of both tradition and innovation.

Every bottle at von Winning carries an intense focus on mouthfeel, balance, and inner tension.
These aren’t wines that shout for attention.
They speak quietly—but command you to listen.

✨ Why These Wines Feel Different

You don't just taste a von Winning wine.
You feel it.

The smoky notes of a Pechstein GG.
The herbal backbone of a Kalkofen.
The lingering saltiness of an Ungeheuer.
The savory whisper of oak around a Pinot Imperiale.

They’re not about immediacy.
They’re about patience. About letting the glass evolve with air, heat, and time.
They reward those who are willing to listen with all their senses.

And that's what makes these wines unforgettable:
They live. They breathe. They move.

Wines that are not just snapshots of a vineyard—but of a philosophy, a place, a moment.

🍽 More Than Wine – Restaurant Leopold

Von Winning isn't just a winery. It’s a full sensory experience. And if you really want to taste the estate’s soul, you need to stay for a meal at Restaurant Leopold.

Why you'll fall in love:

• A shaded terrace overlooking the vineyard gardens
• A minimalist, elegant dining room—warm, not stuffy
• A wine list that reads like poetry
• A menu balancing seasonal Pfälzer traditions with European finesse

Think crispy pork belly with Riesling foam. River trout under a lemony beurre blanc.
Dishes crafted not to overshadow the wines—but to sing alongside them.

You’ll sit with a glass of Ungeheuer GG, fork in hand, vines on the horizon—and wonder why you don’t live here yet.

🍷 Tobi’s Reflection – Why von Winning Left a Mark

Visiting Weingut von Winning wasn’t just another tasting for me.
It was an experience that stayed long after the last glass was empty.

It’s rare to find a place where history feels alive without feeling heavy.
Where the wines are crafted with intellect, but experienced with emotion.
Where every bottle tastes like a conversation between earth, climate, and human hands—balanced on the edge of instinct and precision.

From the first smell of the Sauvignon Blanc 500 to the last lingering finish of the Pinot Noir Imperiale, I wasn’t just tasting wine.
I was feeling the place.
The stone. The vines. The patience. The philosophy.

Von Winning made me realize that great wine isn’t about loud fruit or polished sweetness.
It’s about tension, texture, and trust—trust in the land, in time, in tradition, and in doing things the hard way when it matters most.

Your Journey to Von Winning – Make It Count

When you visit von Winning, don't just pop in for a tasting.

Take your time.
Wander the sandstone-lined streets of Deidesheim.
Book a long lunch at Leopold.
Taste in the vinothek.
Bring home a bottle you didn’t expect to love—and open it six months later to relive it all.

This is a place where wine isn’t a product.
It’s a presence.

A place where five senses aren’t enough.

Essentials for the Journey

📍 Weingut von Winning
Weinstraße 10, 67146 Deidesheim
📞 +49 (0)6326 / 9650 – 0
🌐 www.von-winning.de
📧 [email protected]

Tastings available | Ab-Hof Verkauf | Restaurant Leopold on site
Open year-round – reservations highly recommended for both tastings and dining.

🍷 Tobi’s Picks – Two Bottles That Stole My Heart

Two wines at von Winning especially stayed with me, long after the last sip.

🌿 Sauvignon Blanc 500 – 2022

VDP.GUTSWEIN | 13% Vol. | trocken

This is Sauvignon with soul. A careful selection of the estate’s best 500-liter oak barrels, fermented and aged with gravity and grace.
Think smoky rye crust, melon, and grapefruit zest.
It vibrates with acidity, stretches with minerality, and finishes long with savory spice.

A wine you pour slowly—and sip even slower.

🍒 Pinot Noir "Imperiale" – 2021

VDP.GUTSWEIN | 13.5% Vol. | trocken

This wine feels like a walk through a forest at sunset.

Eucalyptus, sour cherry, roasted coffee, thyme.
Silky tannins. Noble texture. An aftertaste that’s more emotion than flavor.

It’s not trying to imitate Burgundy.
It’s being honest, soulful—and purely Pfalz.

🎶 Wine & Music Moment

Von Winning’s wines are full of structure, surprises, and hidden layers — much like a song that starts simple and grows into something profound.

For this place, there’s only one song that feels just right:

🎵 "The Logical Song" – Supertramp (1979)

Written by Roger Hodgson for Supertramp’s iconic album Breakfast in America, "The Logical Song" is both bright and bittersweet.
At first, it feels playful with its upbeat tempo and catchy melodies.
But listen closely—and you find layers of nostalgia, confusion, longing, and a deep questioning of life’s meaning.

It’s a song about growing up. About complexity hidden beneath a simple surface. About searching for authenticity in a world that tries to simplify everything.

And isn’t that exactly what von Winning’s wines are about?

Wines that seem bright and structured at first sip—but with time reveal depth, emotion, and a tension between logic and feeling.
Wines that don’t just taste good—they make you think, and feel.

So pour a glass of Pinot Noir Imperiale or Sauvignon Blanc 500, let the chords of "The Logical Song" unfold—and taste how the structure, the spontaneity, and the soul all weave together.

Not everything has to be explained. Some things are meant to be felt.

Have you sipped something from von Winning that left a mark?
A favorite vineyard? A memory from Restaurant Leopold?

Let’s spill it in the comments.

For tradition with swagger. For passion in every barrel.
– Tobi 🍷