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Weingut Künstler
Weingut Künstler is one of the Rheingau’s most compelling modern estates, rooted in history and driven by precision. The winery was founded in 1965 by Franz Künstler, who relocated his family to Germany from what is now the Czech Republic in the aftermath of World War II. Today, the estate is led by his son, Günter Künstler, a graduate of Geisenheim University whose focus on dry Riesling has helped redefine the reputation of the Rheingau for a new generation.
Based in Hochheim, Künstler farms vineyards in one of Germany’s most historically revered wine towns. Long before regions like the Mosel gained international fame, Hochheim and the broader Rheingau were celebrated for producing Rieslings of depth, power, and longevity. For centuries, these wines commanded extraordinary prestige, often fetching prices that rivaled or exceeded those of Bordeaux on early wine lists.
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