After the solemn inauguration in May 2005, many visitors are pleased to visit the new "WeinWerk am Stein" and to assure themselves of perfect match from architecture and the uncompromising style of the wines. Clear requirements of functionality, simple but sophisticated structure – mainly glass and oak – are the basic elements to fulfil the view from our tradition to modern wine philosophy...
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Both buildings, the “WeinWerk” including tasting facilities and the guesthouse, have been designed by the local group of architectures, Hofman-Keicher-Ring and the art designer May. During the planning period of two years, the winery and the architects have worked hand in hand towards the vision: “wine and architecture”.

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The guesthouse, built of limestone, is of similar soil as the soil of the Würzburger Stein vineyard. The monolith cube certainly gives a clear impression of the importance of soil for our wines. Walking up the hill and viewing the WeinWerk, the light reflections of the glass and the oak mimic the reflections of canopy and posts in the vineyard.

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