Wine tasting at Weingut Iselin in Gernsbach

The absolute highlight of our entire trip hands down - and we did a lot during our week in the Black Forest. This was our favourite by a mile.

From the moment we arrived, Sara and Rainer made us feel completely welcome, and what followed was an experience we'll remember for a very long time. Rainer conducted the tasting, and he is something special: an extraordinarily talented wine historian with a sharp comedic wit and a deep, wide-ranging knowledge of German history and the stories of the local area. He brings the wine to life, unlike any other tasting we've done before, weaving history, humour and place into every glass. We could have listened to him all day.

And the wine itself is phenomenal. Genuinely the best we've tasted, and remarkably reasonably priced given how good it is - extraordinary value for the quality in the glass. We also opted to try their vinegar and some of Rainer's warming and wonderful whisky, which we can't recommend highly enough. Every single thing we tasted was a delight.

Beyond the wine, Sara and Rainer are simply very special, one of a kind people - warm, generous, endlessly kind and hugely knowledgeable. The building itself is beautiful, the crown jewel of Gernsbach, with a spiritual, magical quality to it that makes the whole experience feel even more memorable.

If you're anywhere near the Baden-Baden area, this is the best wine tasting hands down. You will not regret it. We're already planning to come back - next time with a much bigger suitcase so we can take home even more of this wonderful wine.

Thank you, Sara and Rainer, for an unforgettable afternoon.
After you've tried the wine, ask about the whisky!

Our hosts Sara and Rainer were so welcoming and made this an experience to remember. We chose the 7 wine experience with cheese and meat board. Rainer took his time to explain every wine along with history of the region and the country. We were also treated to a tasting of their gin, vodka and vinegar. Truly a unique experience that we will never forget.
Beautiful surroundings
Beautiful facilities
Hosts were very welcoming
Short drive to Baden Baden

A wine tasting at Inselin was a fun Sunday activity for us and our friends! The wines were poured generously and Rainier had so many wonderful stories about his experience establishing his winery. We spent several hours inside the historical City Hall building, built in 1611, and the tasting was held in the cellar with high cathedral vaulted ceilings. You feel like you’re stepping into history and can imagine how many others over the century have shared a bottle and meal there! Along the walls is some beautiful landscape paintings that are enchanting and add to the idyllic atmosphere of Gernsbach.

The wines were unique. Admittedly, I’m not much of a Riesling fan, but I have been converted! Several different Pinots, some sweet and others dry, it was great to taste and see the difference juxtaposed in glassware. We walked away with several bottles as well as sparkling wine as a generous surprise!

The charcuterie was plentiful and the cheese selection could be a bit more varied, but you’re there for the wines so that’s a minor observation,

Overall, an engaging wonderful way to spend the afternoon with friends to learn more about wine from a historical wine region with someone who is passionate about wine about his craft.
We won’t forget Rainier’s stories! The Pinot Noirs were my favorite. We also walked away with a painting that will commemorate our time in Gernsbach fondly when we open a bottle next year on our anniversary. Great communication all around between Sara and Rainier,