About Weingut Kost
Founded in 1833 by Georg Nikolaus Kost, a travelling cooper's journeyman who settled in Horrweiler near Bingen am Rhein, Weingut Kost is a family estate now run by the sixth generation (Alexander Kost), with a seventh already growing into the business. The roughly 10-hectare estate farms parcels around Horrweiler and Zotzenheim on clay-rich soils in a sheltered valley, producing classic Rheinhessen varieties such as Riesling and Silvaner alongside international grapes like Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc, in styles ranging from dry to sweet. The family motto, "von Haus zu Haus – der Kunde ist Freund der Familie" (from house to house, the customer is a friend of the family), reflects their personal, direct-sales approach to winemaking.
Who Is This For?
For those who want an authentic, family-run Rheinhessen estate with nearly two centuries of history and a personal, direct relationship with the winemaker.
Wines of Weingut Kost
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Weingut Kost located?
- In Horrweiler, a village in the Rheinhessen wine region near Bingen am Rhein, Germany. The estate's vineyards lie around Horrweiler and neighboring Zotzenheim.
- How long has Weingut Kost existed and who runs it today?
- The estate was founded in 1833 by Georg Nikolaus Kost. It is now run by the sixth generation, Alexander Kost, with the seventh generation already growing into the family business.
- What grape varieties does Weingut Kost grow?
- Classic Rheinhessen varieties such as Riesling, Silvaner, Rivaner, Grauer Burgunder and Weißer Burgunder, alongside international varieties including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Dornfelder and Spätburgunder, across dry to sweet styles.
- How large is the estate?
- Weingut Kost farms approximately 10 hectares of vineyards on clay-rich soils around Horrweiler and Zotzenheim.