Well, it was not all bad - it is still a fun place to go to, but in a way more to watch than to really buy. So in that sense it does work as a tourist attraction, as you say. It would also work for people who want to get a sample of some of the world's top wineries without being too bothered about the price.
For a top selection of German wine I would turn to other places though. Having said that, the wines from Heger and Bercher I would not hesitate to recommend; but there is so much more. As you say, independent wine merchants are worth checking out - or going directly to the source to buy in Germany. It seems that at some point next year I should write a blog post about how to do that - it is fun, gives a much better choice and it also saves money.
In reply to What a disappointing trip but by TheWinesleuth
Well, it was not all bad - it
Well, it was not all bad - it is still a fun place to go to, but in a way more to watch than to really buy. So in that sense it does work as a tourist attraction, as you say. It would also work for people who want to get a sample of some of the world's top wineries without being too bothered about the price.
For a top selection of German wine I would turn to other places though. Having said that, the wines from Heger and Bercher I would not hesitate to recommend; but there is so much more. As you say, independent wine merchants are worth checking out - or going directly to the source to buy in Germany. It seems that at some point next year I should write a blog post about how to do that - it is fun, gives a much better choice and it also saves money.
Thanks for the comment, Winesleuth!