© Alexander Rinke

Restaurant Grünhäuser Mühle

Short facts

  • Mertesdorf (Ruwertal)
  • wine shop, winery/wine cellar,…

Wines from organic cultivation of shell limestone and slate

Opening hours of the wine shop and wine tastings:
Fridays 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturdays 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

In 2006, newcomers Marion and Alexander Rinke took over vineyards in a location in the Langsurer Brüderberg, which almost no one knew back then. "Im Galgenberg" is the name of the steep, partially terraced area of 3 ha between Igel and Wasserbillig (just before Luxembourg). A formerly neglected gem on shell limestone, endowed with great potential. The duo has revived this previously Elbling-planted gem, completely cleared it, and replanted it mostly with Chardonnay of old Burgundy genetics along with some supplementary varieties (including Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Gewürztraminer). 
Since 2015, the two have also been cultivating some steep slopes by the Saar, again focusing on forgotten great locations. The vineyards by the Saar in Oberemmeler Altenberg, Wiltinger Klosterberg, and Wiltinger Braunfels feature a high stock of old vines, primarily between 55 and 60 years old. Their genetic diversity, combined with low yields, guarantees high-quality wines with typical Saar style. The Saar wines from Marion and Alex Rinke (mainly Riesling, but also Pinot Noir and the very rare Frühburgunder) are characterized by tension, finesse, and elegance. As one of the very few wineries in the Mosel region, they cultivate locations on shell limestone and slate. Shell limestone meets slate. Two worlds at the Mosel, each fascinating in its own way.

Our vineyards are managed according to organic principles. We are in the process of converting to organic farming.
We work in the cellar without clarification aids, enzymes, and other additives.
Our wines need time – a lot of time in the cellar and in the glass.

The Grünhäuser Mühle can be booked for events and celebrations.

On the map

Hauptstraße 4

54318 Mertesdorf (Ruwertal)

DE


Mobile: (0049) 151 111 81457

Fax: (0049) 651 99 35 838

E-mail:

Website: www.rinke-weine.com

General information

Openings
Friday, 19.12.2025 15:00 - 19:00
Saturday, 20.12.2025 14:00 - 18:00
Friday, 26.12.2025 15:00 - 19:00
Saturday, 27.12.2025 14:00 - 18:00
Our opening hours:
Friday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
as well as by appointment.
Dayoff

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Sunday


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