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

Evaluation

95

2022

Seehalde Chardonnay

94

2022

Sonnenbichl Chardonnay

94+

2022

Seehalde Spätburgunder

92

2022

Nonnenhorner Spätburgunder

92+

2022

Nonnenhorner Chardonnay + Weißburgunder

91

2022

Bayerischer Bodensee Blanc