Flight 13 Winery

My interest in wine began during a vacation with my wife in Brittany. We discovered natural wines and fell in love with their diversity and unique character. We were inspired by natural/organic viticulture, moderate alcohol content, and winemakers who consistently put their philosophies into practice. I wanted to understand how such wines are made. So I began reading books, watching videos, and attending seminars. After two years of hands-on experience, I finally had the opportunity to take over a vineyard. Here, I was able to put my vision into practice 100%.

Biodiversity plays a central role for me. That’s why I launched a vitiforest project in the vineyard: Trees, shrubs, and herbs complement the vines and create a more diverse, vibrant habitat. To promote the health and longevity of the vines, I’ve also switched to a gentle pruning method. Plant protection is carried out using a mixture of water, sulfur, copper, and plant-strengthening preparations such as horsetail extract. These products are applied using a battery-powered backpack sprayer.

By a happy coincidence, we met Micha from the Scherer & Zimmer Winery in Bad Krozingen. Our wines are aged and bottled there in collaboration with them. This results in a variety of wines each year made from Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes - harvested by hand in the Kaiserstuhl region.

Our goal is to produce wines that reflect their origin and vintage—while also embodying our vision of a vibrant vineyard.

Yours, Tom