Immersive Weinkellerbesichtigung – Verkostung – Kougelhopf bei Straßburg

We travelled from Strasboug to Gertwiller by train to visit ZEYSSOLFF (tickets were approx. 18E return). The venue is a lovely 10 minutes stroll from the station and picked up easily on Google Maps. We arrived an hour before our tour but were made to feel very welcome and were offered a drink which we were then not charged for as we booked a tour. The tour was fantastic - our guide spoke incredible English and was very knowledgeable - even explaining about the geology of the area and how it impacts the Alace vineyards. I am traditionally a red wine drinker but loved ever one of the wines we tasted (esp the cremant - I will never drink prosecco again!). The history of the family and the business was so interesting - it felt like a very special place to be and understand. The people there are so passionate about what they do and the customer service is outstanding. We stayed and bought lunch there before visiting the gingerbread factory across the road - they very kindly looked after our wine purchases so we didn't have to carry them around. Do not visit Strasbourg without visiting this place - it is magical - I have also converted to white wine... TIPS - if you travel for the day there is literally only Zeyssolf and the gingerbread place - take water and lunch if you do not want to buy it at the cellar tour (they do have a restaurant but menu is quite limited). The wine tastings are very generous (I was very glad to be on the train).

This tour is at a winery in Alsace. Using the regional train from Strasbourg takes about an hour each way when you coordinate the train schedule. The tour guide is knowledgeable and informative.

We’ve been to many wine tours and this one was the most unique! Friendly guide and owner with amazing history. Lighthearted and informative. Most importantly all the wines were exceptional. Highly recommend!

This establishment was chosen by our river cruise line as their choice for the Alsatian Wine Tasting excursion on April 21, while visiting Strasbourg. We were very disappointed with our excursion visit from start to finish. The place we were taken to was not a vineyard but a building in the village Gertwiller. The tasting room host appeared inconvenienced and distracted by our afternoon arrival. We were not taken into a tasting room or a barrel room as one would expect, but escorted into a room with rustic wood benches, some with fur skins, that did not even accommodate all of the touring guests. Additionally, each guest was given one glass to taste four wines. There was no spittoon, no water to cleanse the palate or rinse the glass between wines, no bread or crackers offered between wines. The manner of the host's presentation was short tempered and humorless. He walked away from our group to attend to something and then returned several times. When all of the four wines were finished, we were ushered in a cool dark room, resembling a narrow barrel room, to view a short family history film shown on the walls. This film is available to watch online. That was it. Finally, we exited the designated tasting room area and we were escorted into a wine / souvenir store. We were now given a piece of freshly baked bread as we walked around the retail operation. No one seemed interested in purchasing wine. I enjoyed one of the sparkling wines that was offered; it was the best of the four wines to my taste. The experience was so unimpressive that I am sure it does not reflect the Route des Vins d'Alsace at its best.

Amazing, very informative & in a modern tasting area. We had fun! I just wish there was a tiny bit more to snack on after.

We found a very welcoming place and especially a guy who acted as a very good guide, prepared and nice. The wines are very good especially the riesling. Try the wines made in amphora, they really deserve.

Not just sampling the wine but learning about the process in a fun and interesting way. It is out of the way but that is part of the fun, we caught the train from Strasbourg and arrived early for lunch. A very authentic experience, thank you.

Special experience, the welcoming owners. I recommend expanding the languages. A guide in Italian would have been appreciated. Great vi o

Wow!!! What a beautiful discovery of Alsace wines! An exceptional visit combining history, tasting and discovery. Thank you to the whole team!

We had a wonderful tour, wonderful wine and food. Our guide Camille was informed and kind. Just perfect. A must visit for anyone in the Alsace region.