5/5 Pavel D. 2 years ago on Google • 332 reviews
I
have
lived
in
the
region
for
four
years
and
so
far
this
splendid
abbey
has
escaped
my
attention.
I
visited
as
part
of
team
building
activities
where
we
had
arranged
an
evening
program
including
dinner.
I
did
not
visit
the
abbey
itself,
but
rather
explored
the
well
maintained
gardens
and
surroundings.
After
the
first
round
of
team
activity
we
walked
to
the
abbey's
vineyard,
which
is
located
less
than
5
minute
walk
away,
through
deep
forest
and
steep
paths,
therefore
proper
shoes
are
necessary.
The
interesting
thing
about
the
vineyard
is
that
its
surrounded
by
the
wall
and
from
the
top
there
is
a
really
beautiful
view
of
the
Rhine
Valley
and
surrounding
towns
and
vineyards.
We
were
lucky
with
the
weather
and
had
almost
absolutely
ideal
photographic
conditions.
Part
of
our
visit
was
wine
tasting,
which
took
place
in
the
abbey's
hospital
that
was
converted
into
a
wine
cellar.
The
room
was
very
dark,
only
lit
by
candles,
so
it
took
me
a
couple
minutes
to
adjust
my
eyes.
There
was
no
place
to
sit,
but
during
wine
tasting
it
does
not
really
matter
as
I
engaged
with
colleagues.
While
we
tasted
3
different
kinds
of
Riesling,
our
tour
guide
explained
the
history
of
the
abbey
and
its
wine
production
tradition.
She
was
a
great
talker,
entertaining
and
intriguing
story
teller.
Generally
I
have
trouble
keeping
my
attention
on
a
tour
such
as
this,
but
it
was
very
educational
and
inspiring.
Last
part
of
the
evening
we
spent
in
a
local
restaurant
right
behind
the
Abbey.
Very
modern,
up-class
place
with
modern
and
welcoming
interior.
Small
outside
seating
area
located
behind
the
main
building,
however
due
to
weather
condition
was
closed
during
our
visit.
As
we
were
large
group,
we
pre-ordered
the
food
including
starters.
The
charcuterie
board
looked
amazing
and
tasted
even
better!
The
variety
of
food
on
the
platter
was
shocking
as
we
had
pickled
vegetables
such
as
radish
or
pumpkin,
many
kinds
of
cheeses,
hams,
sausages
dried
tomatoes,
pork
greaves
stocks
and
pates.
As
a
main
course
I
had
lamb
knee
which
was
exceptional!
Very
tender,
juicy,
well
seasoned,
accompanied
with
mashed
potatoes
and
tomatoes.
I
really
enjoyed
myself
and
cant
really
fault
anything
with
regards
to
the
food.
As
for
drinks,
we
had
the
same
wine
as
during
our
wine
tasting.
It
was
not
the
best
Riesling
in
the
region,
but
very
decent
and
refreshing
nevertheless.
Visited
in
May
2022.
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