four stars

"In 2023, Simon Hornstein, then 30 years old, was voted 'Falstaff Newcomer of the Year', a year later we decorated the winery with the third star - and this year we are following up with the fourth: The way Hornstein's Chardonnays combine Lake Constance lightness with structure and terroir spice is breathtaking. The Pinot Noirs also bring pure delicacy to the glass. The winemaker promises 'origin-characterized wines from the Bavarian shore of Lake Constance', and he delivers - even if the label no longer says 'Hornstein am See' but 'Seehaldenhof'." - Falstaff Wine Guide 2025