Annual Presentation WG Mayschoß
Grand vintage presentation of the Mayschoß-Altenahr winery cooperative with tasting of current vintages over two days in August
About Annual Presentation WG Mayschoß
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World's Oldest Winery Cooperative
Founded in 1868, the Mayschoß-Altenahr winery cooperative is considered the oldest winery cooperative in the world. With around 350 members and over 130 hectares of vineyards in the upper Ahr Valley, it is one of the defining players in Ahr wine, one of Germany's northernmost wine-growing regions and a specialist in Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder), Frühburgunder, and Portugieser. The cooperative has mastered the reconstruction after the 2021 Ahr flood as one of its major projects and, since returning to normal operations, is once again presenting vintages of the highest quality.
Annual Presentation as a Major Wine Event
The annual presentation in mid-August offers the opportunity to taste the cooperative's current vintages in one place. Tasting stations are spread across several areas of the winery operations—from the grape reception to the stainless steel tank storage to the historic barrel cellar, which is one of the most impressive rooms in the region. The different rooms illustrate the individual production steps and create a special atmosphere for the tasting.
Pinot Noir, Frühburgunder, and Portugieser
The focus of the tasting is on the cooperative's red wines, especially the Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder), whose slate terroir on the steep slopes of the Ahr Valley gives it its special minerality. Frühburgunder as an Ahr Valley specialty, Portugieser as a historic variety, and some white wines complement the portfolio. Limited selections and single-vineyard wines, which are less common in regular sales, will also be presented as part of the presentation.
Culinary Delights and Encounters
Accompanying the wine tasting, culinary specialties from the smoker will be offered—grilled Ahr Valley specialties, sausages, cheese, and bread from regional producers. Meeting the winemakers and the cellar master team is one of the great attractions of the presentation: those with questions about cultivation, vinification, and the style of the wines will find the right contacts here.
Reconstruction After the Flood
The Ahr flood in July 2021 hit the cooperative hard. Cellar buildings, facilities, and wine stock were affected, and reconstruction took several years. The annual presentation has since also been a symbol of reconstruction and the unbroken will to continue the tradition of Ahr wine. Visitors to the festival also support the reconstruction efforts in the Ahr Valley.
Annual Presentation WG Mayschoß — edition 2026
2026 Program
The key dates of the program have been confirmed by WG Mayschoß:
- 2:00 PM — Opening of the tasting stations in the grape reception, stainless steel tank storage, and barrel cellar
- 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Tasting of current vintages, encounters with winemakers, culinary specialties from the smoker
- Throughout both days — Moving between tasting areas, individual consultations
Tickets
45 Euros per person, including tasting and tasting glass, available in advance on the WG Mayschoß website.
Programme Annual Presentation WG Mayschoß 2026
Event Schedule
Grape Reception Tasting Area
In the cooperative's historic grape reception area, the youngest vintages and an overview of the most important vineyard sites will be presented. The sommeliers will introduce the style of each wine and answer questions about vinification.
Stainless Steel Tank Storage Tasting Area
In the modern stainless steel tank storage, the focus will be on the Pinot Noir and Frühburgunder of the current vintages. The tasting will concentrate on the blended wines and single-vineyard wines aged in steel tanks.
Barrel Cellar Tasting Area
The listed barrel cellar with its old wooden barrels forms the heart of the tasting. Here, the premium selections and reserve wines aged in wooden barrels will be presented, which are often available only in limited quantities.
Culinary Specialties
Smoker specialties with grilled Ahr Valley specialties, sausages, and cheese from regional producers will be offered at moderate prices. Bread, butter, and side dishes will complement the offerings.
Sales and Auction
During the presentation, the tasted wines can be purchased in the cooperative's sales area. Limited selections may be reserved in limited quantities for festival visitors.
The detailed 2026 program is available on the WG Mayschoß website.
Highlights Annual Presentation WG Mayschoß 2026
- Tasting of current vintages in three areas of the cooperative
- Historic barrel cellar as a listed gem
- Encounters with winemakers and the cellar master team
- Culinary specialties from the smoker
- Tasting at the world's oldest winery cooperative
Prices Annual Presentation WG Mayschoß 2026
Practical information — Annual Presentation WG Mayschoß
Date and Time
Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM each day.
Location
Winzergenossenschaft Mayschoß-Altenahr, Ahr-Rotweinstraße 36, 53508 Mayschoß.
Price
45 Euros per person, including tasting, tasting glass, and culinary accompaniment. Tickets available in advance on the WG Mayschoß website.
Getting There
By Ahr Valley Railway (RB 30) to Mayschoß (limited reconstruction service, possibly shuttle bus replacement). By car via the B 267 along the Ahr.
Tips
Early booking recommended as tickets are strictly limited. Travel by public transport or carpooling is recommended as wine will be tasted.
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