Mußbacher Spitzen

The Mußbacher Spitzen is one of the most respected spring wine tastings in the Palatinate. Unlike traditional public wine festivals, the focus here is not on drinking wine outdoors, but on the guided tasting of the youngest and best wines of the current vintage directly in the winegrowers' courtyards.

On two days, Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day, several Mußbach wineries will present the top wines of the vintage. The event stations are all located in the wine village of Mußbach, which is the largest of Neustadt's eight wine villages in terms of area, together with Lachen-Speyerdorf. With a single admission ticket, guests can move between the courtyards and create their own tasting route through the village.

The focus is on the Riesling, Weißburgunder, and Grauburgunder from Mußbach vineyards — including renowned sites like Mußbacher Eselshaut and Herrenletten. The winegrowers personally comment on their wines, answering questions about the vineyard site, vintage, and production. This direct encounter with the producers is what makes the festival so special.

A significant innovation in 2026 is the opening of a tasting station at the Herrenhof Mußbach, the state winery with the historic Johannitergut — the oldest winery in the Palatinate with a history dating back to the 12th century. Here, the state winery will present experimental and top wines, adding a special historical and oenological dimension to the Mußbach tasting.

Accompanying the wine tasting, the participating courtyards often offer small snacks and Palatinate specialties. The cool, sometimes sunny March atmosphere, the still quiet mood before the public wine festivals, and the personal encounters with the winegrowers make the Mußbacher Spitzen a insider tip for wine lovers.