Jakob Schneider
ヤコブ・シュナイダー
Vinum's 2026 'Winery of the Year' for the Nahe, farming a prized share of the legendary Hermannshöhle vineyard.
About Jakob Schneider
Weingut Jakob Schneider is a family-owned estate in Niederhausen an der Nahe, cultivating vines since 1575 and now led by Jakob Schneider Jr., a Geisenheim graduate who trained at Emmerich Knoll in Austria's Wachau. The estate farms roughly 15-18 hectares of predominantly Riesling vineyards on steep, mineral-rich slate and volcanic-rock slopes, including a prized parcel of the legendary Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle as well as Kertz, Klamm, Rosenberg and Rosenheck in Niederhausen and Dellchen and Kirschheck in neighboring Norheim. Active in the Pro Riesling and Generation Riesling growers' associations (though not a VDP member), the estate has drawn wide critical acclaim, including being named 'Winzer des Jahres' (Winery of the Year) in Vinum's 2026 wine guide to the Nahe, and has been represented in the US market by importer Terry Theise for nearly forty years.
Who Is This For?
Ideal for connoisseurs seeking precise, terroir-driven Rieslings from top Nahe slate sites, and for those who appreciate wines that pair beautifully with refined Japanese cuisine.
Wines of Jakob Schneider
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who runs Weingut Jakob Schneider today, and how old is the estate?
- The Schneider family has farmed vines in Niederhausen since 1575. The estate is currently led by Jakob Schneider Jr., a Geisenheim graduate who trained with Emmerich Knoll in Austria's Wachau, alongside his wife Laura, sister Monika and mother Liesel.
- What vineyards does Jakob Schneider farm?
- The estate cultivates roughly 15-18 hectares, about 85-90% Riesling, on steep slate and volcanic-rock slopes including a share of the celebrated Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle plus Kertz, Klamm, Rosenberg and Rosenheck in Niederhausen and Dellchen and Kirschheck in Norheim.
- Is Jakob Schneider a VDP member?
- No — Jakob Schneider is not a member of the VDP, but is active in the Pro Riesling and Generation Riesling growers' associations and was named 'Winzer des Jahres' (Winery of the Year) in Vinum's 2026 Nahe wine guide.
- Do these wines pair well with Japanese food?
- Yes. The high acidity and mineral profile of their dry and off-dry Rieslings make them an excellent match for sushi, sashimi and tempura.