Where to taste Syrah in Pfalz: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.

Syrah estates in Pfalz

Weingut Knipser ★ 4.8

VDP.Grosse Lage PfalzRiesling, Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), Chardonnay, Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris), Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc99.7 haFounded 1876Volker Knipser, Werner Knipser and Stephan KnipserWinemaker Stephan KnipserLaumersheim

A 99.7 ha Laumersheim estate under Werner, Volker and Stephan Knipser, VDP member since 1993, and the German barrique-pioneer estate for Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot Noir from the 1980s onward.

Tasting: Estate Vinothek at Hauptstrasse 47-49 by appointment; tastings cover Kirschgarten, Mandelpfad and Steinbuckel GGs and the Knipser Bordeaux-blend reds that pioneered the category in Germany from the 1980s.

Hauptstrasse 47-49, 67229 Laumersheim, Germany Book →

Weingut Markus Schneider ★ 4.4

Pfalz PradikatsweinRiesling, Spatburgunder (Pinot Noir), Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay92.0 haFounded 1994Markus SchneiderWinemaker Markus SchneiderBad Durkheim

A 92 ha Ellerstadt estate founded by Markus Schneider in 1994 with one hectare; modern-label Pfalz red and white program around the Black Print Bordeaux-blend brand and the Kaitui Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting: Vinothek at Am Hohen Weg 1 in Ellerstadt with regular tasting events; cellar tours and brand portfolio across Black Print, Kaitui and the Riesling line.

Am Hohen Weg 1, 67158 Ellerstadt, Germany Book →

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