Vinoteker

Upon the 2003 debut of this vinothek, the industry press buzzed with talk of a "jewel" and "one of the finest addresses when it comes to Franken wine."

When Markus Meier caught the wine bug, he jumped headlong from his first career into winemaking. Today he leads the premium winegrowing estate in southern Franken.

It all began with seven loaves of bread. That was the price posed to the Behringers in 1634 for the right to take over the "Zur Krone" guest house on the marketplace of Abtswind. It's been the Behringers home ever since.

The address itself gives an idea of what lies ahead: Bocksbeutelstraße 15. Welcome to Weingut Rainer Sauer, in the land of Franken wine and the home of the Escherndorfer Lumps.

Hikes with Martina Reiss are a true experience. You may find yourself out in the famous "Würzberger Stein" vineyard, with a fantastic panoramic view of the city of Würzburg.