Taste & talk - Winzertalk im Kölner Weinkeller x J. Hofstätter

Meet winemakers. Discover wines. Deepen your knowledge. 🍷

Every other Saturday, the Kölner Weinkeller becomes a gathering place for everyone who wants to do more than just drink wine—they want to truly experience it. At Taste & Talk, you’ll have the opportunity to meet renowned winemakers in person, taste their wines, and strike up a conversation with them directly.

What makes a truly great wine? Here you’ll find the answers—authentic, personal, and without any technical jargon.

✔ No admission fee
✔ No registration required
✔ Just drop by and enjoy

Look forward to a relaxed atmosphere in the historic vaulted cellar, engaging conversations, new discoveries in your glass, and genuine interaction with the people behind the wines.

Kölner Weinkeller x J. Hofstätter

Alpine elegance. Unique single-vineyard wines. South Tyrol with character. The traditional J. Hofstätter winery combines centuries-old winemaking history with modern precision. Known for excellent Pinot Noirs, Gewürztraminers, and Rieslings, the winery produces terroir-driven wines with character, finesse, and great aging potential.

The Kölner Weinkeller – More than just wine. An experience.

With 2,500 square meters of space, the Kölner Weinkeller is one of Germany’s largest historic wine cellars. Descend 13 meters via 51 steps or take the elevator to explore nearly 4,000 wines from around 800 wineries worldwide. Awarded “Wine Merchant of the Year 2025,” our sommeliers make all the difference: They provide personalized advice, share the stories behind the wines, and guide you through tastings and stand-up tastings.