Vögeli's Weinnest
➤ Am Neuberg 48, 76829 Landau In Der Pfalz , Rheinland-Pfalz, Landau in der Pfalz, Germany
Regional International Specialties, Specialities, Coffee, Cafés, Steak
"In the last 10 years the Palatinate wine landscape has changed significantly and this development continues. And it is not just about the outstanding qualities that are achieved by mostly young, well-trained winemakers with the support of their experienced fathers. The muff of 1000 years was literally designed by the wine cellars. And wineries have come out, which are already very distinct from the parent company. The fact that the wine has to be presented and marketed better in the Palatinate has been a lot of use in recent years. And yes, wine tourism is booming, sometimes also to the suffering of locals, who can bathe the whole hype around grape juice with crowded wine festivals and elevated prices. But the popularity medal of local winemakers has not only pages. In the meantime the 40!!! Vinothekens, which are usually attached to their own winery and attract the wine or pick-up buyers. In the buildings, the various architectural offices have surpassed from the Pfälzerwand to the Rhine plain with regard to the embedding of objects into the vineyards of the Vorhügelzone. With high-quality materials, even regional building materials were used! like wood, glass, steel and concrete, these “shop windows of the Palatinate wine” were built in a strikingly straight and purist manner. In its contemporary design, most of these Vinotheques are characterized by a modern clarity in their shape and a warm brightness inside. Some were very cleverly integrated into the old building material, which led to an appealing, extremely exciting mix of history and modernity. So much of the introductory words had to be this time to better classify the value and background of the Vogeli winery, which was built over the roofs of Landau-Wollmesheim, in the middle or on the vineyard. Between the Wollmesheimer Rebzeile a really successful place of enjoyment was created. In a short period of construction only 18 months, a magnificent building complex became approx. 5000 square meters of area with production hall, barrel and bottle storage, distillery, a vinotheque for tasting and buying, five apartments, the private apartment of the Vogeli family as well as its own gastronomy, the so-called "WeinNest". And for about a year, the doors for refugees have been opened. The guest receives a very chic wine bistro, through whose large panoramic window the landscape is literally brought into the interior. At 50 seats on the weekend there is a “best operation”. Since the restaurant is completely open from Friday to Sunday on Wednesday and Thursday, only smaller snacks are offered for the glass of wine, there is an absolute requirement for reservations, especially if one of the places you are looking for on the large sun terrace also wants to reach around 50 seats. Granted, we wanted it when we broke up there last night. I've already asked if there's something free. The friendly service girl on the phone just advised me to come and first take a place inside. There'll be something out there, so you O-Ton. Sayed – done! We are standing on a warm summer evening in front of the massive wooden entrance door. Oak wood from the region. From it are also the floor and the space-dividing “wine columns” that perfectly put the liquid main actors in the scene. The sun terrace I saw from the outside was occupied to the last place. Some tables were free. Due to the great urge, some tables were “stored” so that the kitchen and the service do not completely turn through. We were offered a place near the simple white area. The view through the coming kitchen door revealed: there was something wrong. I could count on the eight service staff and over so many who helped in the kitchen. And in the midst of Christel Vögeli, the houseman who actively supported her girls in flight. We sat in a sort of “Tresentisch”. It consisted of only one oak board and was attached to one side of the white plaster wall, while on the other side it was held by a steel rope hanging on the ceiling. So a table without legs, free flowing and as light as the view outside, which stretched over the vine hills and stretched on the mountains of the nearby Palatinate forest. And if the sun would disappear behind these mountains, we wanted to live outside on the terrace with this spectacle – that was the plan. Our service assured me that as soon as something happens outside, it would inform me immediately and we could then replace our window for a free sky. But we also liked our first “station”. In the WeinNest, the generally customary, quite unpleasant stools were dispensed with and here, as well as the normal seats, well-padded seats were set. Equipped with side and back, a really comfortable thing. On the bare table top, the cutlery packed in napkins was very unpretentious beside the simply designed, foldable foods and beverage cards. Some fresh rose flowers float in a water bowl. Otherwise there was one thing on this table: plenty of space! The first page of the carefully created menu gave the seasonal recommendations. As “Summer Lecks” there were pig-back steak, cream puffs with semmelknödel and a cherry crumb for dessert. There was a small salad with both main dishes. The long-term offer was also clear. Salmon and Anti Pasti were the appetizers, in between it was a soup before going on with the main dishes, such as the obligatory rag steak with onions or herbal butter, as well as roast potatoes for a surcharge of 2 euros or the Tagliatelle with crabs or fried zander. In addition to a handful of vegetarian classic sheep cheese, white cheese, cheese spet and two desserts, the selection in WeinNest was a well sorted food repertoire where every taste is actually served. The prices are slightly above the vineyard level, but for the view you pay that. From our last, very tasty Paprikacrèmesuppet at the “Pfälzer Freude Fraction” in Hainfeld, we ordered them this time at the front. For 5,50 euros, the really well seasoned snack was served in a large coffee cup. From consistency beautiful alloy without wanting to apply too thick. In addition, a small round of Basilikum Pesto swims. The white bread slices were freshly crisp, which on Sunday night is not self-evident. A successful start. The fact that the crowded guests do not go so fast with food is a pleasure to forgive because the efforts of the WeinNest team to satisfy the guests are always noticeable. On the recommendation of the friendly service lady I chose a delicious fresh, well-cooled Sauvignon blanc for 4.80 euros the generously gifted neighborhood. My accompaniment chose from the aperitif to offer a Riesling champagne for 3 Euro 0.1 l. We didn't do anything wrong. Winzermeister Dirk Vögeli, who took over the parent company in 2000, does not make quality compromises in his wines and that is tasty. The division by estate, local and location wines gives the guest a good overview of this rising quality climate. Then the small salad, which was contained in my pork steak with pepperlings, late zle and burgundy sauce, was served in front. There was nothing to complain about. A delicious dressing based on raspberry vinegar, some herb and beet salad, hidden under green and red leaves lion tooth, rocket and Lollo Rosso. My accompaniment had ordered a salad as a main dish. Her salad plate “WeinNest” additionally had a nice part of sharply fried beef teas €12.80 and was served with fresh baguette. A decent, fresh summer dinner, directly to enjoy it on the outdoor terrace with sunset. In the meantime a table had become free, the service held his word! and we had our stand or stand. Seat in short distance. You're so beautiful! My back steak came at the same time with the salad and a dry 2015 Chardonnay wine 5.80 euros for the quarter should be appropriate. The record looked promising. Fresh seedlings surrounded the very juicy steak of the back of the pig, provided with a delicately seasoned herbal marinade. This piece of meat was not a mass commodity that was cost. Maybe it even came from the local gourmet factory Joachim? I forgot to ask. Well balanced and beautifully allied also the Burgundy sauce, which is slightly fragrant after red wine, which stood in a small extra bowl with on the oval plate. Together with meat juice, steakmarinade and well seasoned peppers, this led to a tasteful, extremely harmonious aroma time that staged the juice boar congenially without stealing the show. In combination with the late Zle in butter, this was really a dish of the best regional farmhouse cuisine, which is best served with simple ingredients. And the cool Chardonnay just fits perfectly. When the sun disappeared behind the mountains of the Palatinate forest and the cool dawn collapsed slowly, the outer area of the “WeinNestes” was also slowly empty. Then we also came in pause mood and decided spontaneously to lead a small path of digestion through the vineyards between Landau-Wollmesheim and Mörzheim. What I have to do with the title of this, you can forgive me would be a flowering review."
