Wine in Eltville, Rheingau

Weingut Eva Fricke ★ 4.7

Eva Fricke's 2006-founded Riesling estate, based in Eltville with steep Lorch parcels (Schlossberg, Krone, Pfaffenwies); EU-organic and Vegan Society certified.

Tasting: Vinothek and tastings by appointment Mon-Thu 12:00 to 17:00 and Fri 12:00 to 15:00; Lorch vineyard walks on the Schlossberg by request.

Sektfest Eltville ★ 4.2

A first-weekend-in-July sparkling-wine festival on the Eltville riverfront, with stands from Sekt houses including Schloss Vaux, Wegeler and other local Sekt makers pouring traditional-method Riesling and Spaetburgunder Sekt.

Tip: Combine the festival with a guided tour at Schloss Vaux a few streets back; both lean on traditional-method Riesling Sekt.

Kappeskerb and Weinlesefest Eltville ★ 4.1

The Kappeskerb Weinlesefest in Eltville closes the harvest year on the last weekend in October, with a wine market and harvest fair through the old town along the Rhine.

Tip: Try the just-pressed Federweisser at the harvest stands; the cabbage-and-pork dishes named in Kappeskerb pair well with off-dry Riesling.

Weingut Eva Fricke ★ 4.6

Eltville-based estate founded in 2006, working certified-organic, steep-slate Riesling from the Lorcher Krone and Schlossberg at the western end of the Rheingau.

Tip: The Lorcher Krone and Schlossberg trocken Rieslings show Fricke's slatey western-Rheingau style; allocations are small, so order at release.

Ratskeller Eltville ★ 4.1

Low-vaulted Eltville town-hall cellar Weinstube pouring Rheingau Riesling and Spaetburgunder by the glass beside the Burg Eltville.

The list: A historic Eltville town-hall cellar Weinstube pouring Rheingau Riesling and Spaetburgunder by the glass in a low-vaulted, candle-lit room beside the Burg Eltville

Tip: Sit in the vaulted back room and order a Rheingau flight; the cellar pairs well with the smoked-trout and pork-belly menu.

Schloss VAUX Eltville ★ 4.3

Traditional-method Sekt house in Eltville pouring Riesling and Spaetburgunder Sekt from Rheingau base wines, with cellar tours and Sekt tastings.

The list: A traditional-method Sekt house in Eltville pouring Riesling and Spaetburgunder Sekt from Rheingau base wines, with cellar tours and counter tastings of the Sekt range

Tip: Book the cellar tour to see the riddling racks; the traditional-method Riesling Sekt is the headline pour.