Weingut Schloss Lieser Inh. Thomas Haag — Attraction in Bernkastel-Kues

Enjoyed a very nice tasting at the winery. Weingut Schloss Lieser charges €20 for the tasting, which is a bargain I think, because you get to taste a lot, including many of their Grosses Gewachs wines, from dry to off-dry and sweet. The tastings are done by the family Haag itself, which is great because you always speak to the people who make the wines themselves. The wines are amazing. Schloss Lieser is know to create very delicate expression of the terroirs in the Middle Mosel, not in the last place because they ferment largely in stainless steel tanks, which keeps the wines very pure. Even more than typical mosel wines, they are light, with a lot of finesse and tension. Worth a visit I think. Beautiful expressions of Mosel riesling and very warm and welcoming hospitality in...

My favorite of all the tastings we had. I was lucky enough to experience the vintage presentation weekend. Got to taste 30+ wines starting with the Kabinett then working up to Spatlese, Auselese, and beyond. The most fascinating part was discovering that riesling truly ages well. I would not have thought. But getting to try all the more fresh wines then at the end of the tasting being blown away by some 9, 16, even 21 year old wines. I took home a 2016 (9 years old). I would have bought a case, but that wouldn't fit in my luggage back to San Diego.

I learned more about wine, riesling in particular, and had a great time with the staff and...

We were at this place to taste and buy wine. The person who received us was very friendly and helpful. We received a clear explanation about the different wines they make here with a lot of background information about their grapes and their wine making process. The wines from this place are fantastic, so if you enjoy a good Riesling or other good wine, go to this place when you are...