ZELLENBERG WINERY FIELD GUIDE
Harvest Day at a 160‑Year‑Old Organic Estate: Hands‑On Grape Picking and Bucolic Lunch in Zellenberg
A 3‑hour, immersive workshop at a historic organic vineyard in Zellenberg that pairs manual harvesting and a guided tasting of five wines with a seasonal, farm‑style lunch.
Harvest Day at a 160‑Year‑Old Organic Estate: Hands‑On Grape Picking and Bucolic Lunch in Zellenberg.
Set among the rolling rows of one of Alsace’s oldest independent organic estates, this short workshop puts you shoulder‑to‑shoulder with harvesters to learn the fundamentals of manual viticulture, sustainable practices and the vine‑to‑cellar journey—then celebrates the day with a tasting of five emblematic wines and a seasonal bucolic lunch in a thoughtfully designed eco‑friendly setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑On Organic Harvesting
Join the vineyard team for manual grape picking and an insider’s look at reduced‑yield, ecology‑driven practices that reflect over 160 years of the estate’s winemaking tradition.
Guided Tasting — Five Emblematic Wines
A guided tasting introduces five vintages that showcase the estate’s terroir and organic approach, illustrating how vineyard choices translate into the glass.
Seasonal Bucolic Lunch
The experience concludes with a shared seasonal lunch made from local ingredients, offering a convivial moment that echoes Alsatian harvest traditions in a sustainable setting.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over roughly three hours you move from field to table: arriving at the vineyard, learning and practicing manual harvesting techniques in an organic, low‑intervention system, tasting five representative wines with a guide, then settling into a communal seasonal lunch in the estate’s eco‑minded space.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a short workshop lasting approximately 3 hours.
The operator provides specific packing and participation guidance after booking; expect to receive information on meeting details and any recommended clothing or footwear.
Meet at the estate’s meeting point; full address and contact details are provided after booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the experience?
The workshop runs for approximately 3 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting location is at 10 Rte du Vin, 68340 Zellenberg, France; the operator will send final details after booking.
What activities are included?
The experience includes hands‑on manual harvesting, an introduction to the estate’s organic viticulture, a guided tasting of five wines, and a shared seasonal lunch.
How many wines will we taste?
A guided tasting of five emblematic wines is included.
What are the group size limits?
The operator accepts parties within the stated group limits; booking and group details are handled directly by the operator.