Happen to be in Rouffach for a day. Just a layover from Germany to Burgundy. Decided to see if we…read morecan go to the wineries and check out the local favorites of Gewurztraminer, Silvaner, and Rieslings... Drove through the Westhalten in search of something open... Most were closed at 3pm on a Friday... Which was a surprise... But when we drove past this winery and saw people working we just wanted to stop and find out whether we can stop and taste the wines. Weren't exactly hoping for any possibility for the visit since we were turned away at 3 previous ones but nontheless. We were actually invited in and we have tasted some of the most aromatic Gewurztraminers I've tasted. The winery surprised us and I am hoping we can visit again. One thing to note though the owners speak poor to no English, so if you speak French or German you may have better ways of communicating than we have but I don't see it ruining your experience even if you don't.

It's a beautiful day in Pfaffenheim!…read more Made even better by the wines of Domaine Paul Humbrecht. Stopped by the winery since unlike most houses it was open. The place is actually a nice tasting room that features the barrels and feels inviting and warm. We have actually met the wife of the current owner of the winery who have told us about the wine and the vineyard and the methods they use, which is still mostly non-mechanical to care for the grapes and let us taste their wines. The tasting is free but buying their wines is totally worth it. The winery isn't present in the United States but I think it should be because their wines are unique and since 1620 the experience passed from father to son shows in the quality. We've tried most of their selection, which is pretty standard for the area, Silvaner, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, and Pinot Noir. To be hones we really liked their Gewurtz selections so we got a case there. The Riesling for our taste was too minerally but than again for others it may be just right but I guess we are too spoiled by the Finger Lakes to like something different. They have a selection of Noble Wines (which is wines made from grapes touched by Noble Rot) and those that have been stored for quite some time like 1989 Gewurztraminer vintage. Stop by you won't be disappointed.