This historic winery is situated in the municipality of Kanzem (Saar sub-region) in the German wine-growing region of the Moselle. Its history dates back to the early 16th century. The estate came into the possession of the Grach-Weissebach-von Othegraven family in 1805. It was initially managed by Katharina Grach-Weissebach (1789–1826) and later by Maria von Othegraven (1899–1995). Their niece, Dr Heidi Kegel, subsequently took over the management.
In 2010, the winery was taken over by TV presenter Günther Jauch, whose grandmother, Elsa von Othegraven, was a sister of Maria von Othegraven. The estate therefore remains in family ownership. Since 2004, Andreas Barth, who also runs the Lubentiushof in Niederfell, has been responsible for the vinification of the wines as cellar master. Today, Grit Schedlinski is the managing director; cellar master Swen Klinger is responsible for winemaking.
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