When it comes to real estate, the three key qualities are location, location, location! This is even more true for wine hotels, and the Weinzuhause boutique wine hotel easily meets this requirement! It is located in the middle of a vineyard, right next to a winery, and also offers a magnificent view. But location isn't everything!

Why do guests come to this chic 4-star hotel in the countryside? "Our guests particularly appreciate the fact that we take care of them individually and make them feel at home!" says young hotelier Thomas Wild, based on feedback from visitors. The name of the hotel says it all.

Stefanie Wild (née Becker), the daughter of a winemaker from Rheinhessen, and Thomas Wild, from the Palatinate, met while studying at the hotel management school in the Palatinate. After gaining experience at international hotels, they teamed up with Stefanie’s parents and her brother to plan their grand venture: a visionary trio of a winery, hotel, and restaurant—entirely newly designed on the outskirts of Mommenheim, right in the middle of the vineyard. In 2022, the complex—built as sustainably as possible according to the latest standards—opened its doors. “The winery and the hotel are completely climate-neutral; thanks to the solar panels on the roof and a combined heat and power plant, we’re energy self-sufficient!” explains Rainer Becker, the senior partner, with visible pride.

His son, Tobias Becker, is the winemaker—the typical Rheinhessen blend of grape varieties is cultivated across 21 hectares of vineyards, primarily white wine. In addition to Riesling, the Burgundy varieties—such as Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc—are particularly impressive, as are Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Guided tours of the winery with a wine tasting are especially popular. The Beckers love to pleasantly surprise their guests with Scheurebe, a grape native to Rheinhessen, and the story of its breeder.

Wines are sold directly to private customers through the hotel restaurant: Upon checking in at the modern building, guests will find the wine bar right next to the front desk—a tempting welcome. Of course, the entire wine selection is also featured on the restaurant’s wine list. The regional, seasonally changing menu, featuring freshly prepared dishes and Asian surprises, is perfectly paired with the wines.

The theme of wine and the natural environment is extensively reflected in the hotel and its outdoor facilities: the 20 rooms are named after vineyards such as Osterberg, Silbergrube, and Hohberg. Barrique barrels are used as decoration on the terrace, and the striking metal struts on the façade are reminiscent of metal "vineyard stakes" that hold the wire frames in the vineyard.  In the secluded "private Hildegard von Bingen garden," guests can enjoy the herbal scent of the vineyard.  

The wine family's program of events delights guests with many creative ideas: outdoor yoga and a matching Ayurveda dinner, a 4-course dinner in the lavender field, the popular kitchen party, or the school enrollment lunch for families with children. This popular destination is particularly suitable for private celebrations.

The feel-good atmosphere throughout the hotel is reminiscent of a cozy, modern home. Particularly impressive: in addition to the quality of the wines and food, the hotel team's attentiveness to guests is a top priority: hospitality at its best!

The Weinhotel Weinzuhause has been awarded the Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Award 2024 in the “National Accommodation” category. The jury was impressed by the unique combination of wine, cuisine, and lodging.