Klosterschaenke Kloster Eberbach ★ 4.4
24 by the glassKloster Eberbach (Eltville)
Inner-court restaurant and Weinstube of the 12th-century Kloster Eberbach abbey, pouring the Hessische Staatsweingueter range including Steinberg Riesling.
The list: The inner-court restaurant and Weinstube of the 12th-century Cistercian abbey, pouring the Hessische Staatsweingueter range including Steinberg and the Assmannshaeuser Spaetburgunder by the glass
Tip: Sit in the Klosterschaenke's inner courtyard at dusk and order the Steinberg Riesling beside the Assmannshaeuser Spaetburgunder.
Schloss Vollrads Gutsschaenke ★ 4.3
18 by the glassOestrich-Winkel (Schloss Vollrads)
Estate restaurant and lounge of the moated Schloss Vollrads in Oestrich-Winkel, pouring the estate's dry Riesling range on the castle terrace into the evening.
The list: The estate Gutsschaenke restaurant and lounge of the moated Schloss Vollrads, pouring the Schloss Vollrads dry Riesling range across early-evening seatings on the castle terrace
Tip: Reserve a terrace table at sunset; the castle's moated walls and vineyard views are the headline of the early-evening lounge.
Schloss Johannisberg Restaurant and Terrace ★ 4.5
20 by the glassJohannisberg (Geisenheim)
Restaurant and terrace of Schloss Johannisberg, pouring the estate Riesling range overlooking the south-facing monopole slope into the evening.
The list: The Schloss Johannisberg restaurant and terrace overlooking the south-facing monopole slope, pouring the estate Riesling range with a long-running early-evening service
Tip: Time the terrace seating for sunset over the Rhine; the south-slope view and the estate's colour-capsule Rieslings are the headline.
Kloster Eberbach Vinothek ★ 4.5
30 by the glassKloster Eberbach (Eltville)
Hessische Staatsweingueter vinothek inside the 12th-century Kloster Eberbach abbey, with self-pour and counter tastings of the Steinberg and Assmannshausen ranges.
The list: The Hessische Staatsweingueter vinothek inside the 12th-century Kloster Eberbach abbey, with self-pour and counter tastings of the Steinberg, Assmannshausen and other state holdings
Tip: Late afternoon is the calmest tasting window; the abbey shop self-pour station lets you flight Steinberg trocken against the GG without booking.
Schloss Vollrads Vinothek ★ 4.3
20 by the glassOestrich-Winkel (Schloss Vollrads)
Estate vinothek of moated Schloss Vollrads in Oestrich-Winkel, pouring the estate dry Riesling range for counter tasting alongside an estate-direct shop.
The list: The estate vinothek of moated Schloss Vollrads, pouring the estate dry Riesling range for counter tasting alongside an extensive estate-direct shop
Tip: Combine the vinothek tasting with a stroll around the moated castle; the estate runs guided cellar tours on weekend afternoons.
Weingut Leitz Vinothek Ruedesheim ★ 4.4
16 by the glassRuedesheim (Altstadt)
Johannes Leitz's central Ruedesheim vinothek, pouring the steep Berg Schlossberg, Berg Roseneck and Berg Rottland dry Rieslings for counter tasting.
The list: Johannes Leitz's estate vinothek in central Ruedesheim, pouring the steep Berg Schlossberg, Berg Roseneck and Berg Rottland dry Rieslings for tasting
Tip: The Berg trio is the headline tasting flight; ask the staff to set the three steep-slope Rieslings side by side.