Weingut Blankenhorn has a rich history dating back to 1624. Originally, it served as a horse-changing station for long-distance carriage travel. Over time, it evolved into a post office and the well-regarded inn, “Zum Baselstab,” known for its exceptional cuisine under the stewardship of Joseph Walz. In 1847, Johann Friedrich Blankenhorn, affectionately known as Fritz, took ownership and established a winery alongside a farm. For five generations, the Blankenhorn family nurtured this winery until Rosie Blankenhorn passed it on to Yvonne and Martin Mannen in 2014, as she could not find a successor among her daughters.
During recent restoration efforts, the winery's long-standing history was revealed. The original walls and door frames showcased the Baselstab, which inspired the inn's name and featured the initials JW, representing Joseph Walz. The Basel staff symbolizes the honor of the Basel bishops, to whom the municipality of Schliengen belonged for centuries. This emblem is now proudly associated with the winery, reflecting its deep-rooted traditions.
At Weingut Blankenhorn, wine is treated as a natural product that flourishes with careful cultivation. The winery focuses on a select few grape varieties, ensuring each receives the attention it deserves. Pruning is done with an emphasis on reducing yield to enhance quality. Multiple harvests take place in the vineyard, allowing only the finest grapes to be chosen. This meticulous approach requires significant manual labor and dedication at every stage of production.
Basler Straße, 79418 Schliengen, Germany
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Write a reviewA very nice and recommended winery. The wine tasting was very enjoyable to try out the delicious wines.
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A very good address in a magnificent setting giving the opportunity to taste wines from the region. Very pleasant and friendly service. To recommend!
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The winery aspect of this place is incredible, especially for the location. The building has a modern, but rustic flare that almost feels like the epitome of what a wine bar/winery should look like. The staff for both our wine tasting and dinner were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. Our tasting was essentially free, because we tasted only from open bottles. This is certainly not the norm, so we bought a couple of bottles to go with dinner. The restaurant's menu is quite limited, but delicious. If you're looking for a fun afternoon with some quality wine, there's nothing wrong with this place.
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I followed the renovation work from the outside over a long period of time and am absolutely thrilled with what came out of it. A very beautiful winery with a Mediterranean flair and a stylish interior. The owners and their employees are very friendly and have a great deal of specialist knowledge; questions are answered competently. I can only recommend a visit to everyone, a place to escape the stress of everyday life and treat yourself to a break with a special menu and local wines 🥂🌞
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