rheingau again

you might call it "lack of fantasy", or maybe i'm just running out of ideas. but the rheingau region has - even when the weather isn't that good - a very special charme, a kind of strange beauty. so again, me and my automobile alter ego went for a ride, visiting johannisberg castle where once tatjana von metternich dwelled, last descendant of an old family (which even dealt with war and peace in napoleonic times), saying farewell to the summer.

the castle now belongs to the oetker holding and is renowned for its winery. but although the wine it produces is quite good, you pay much for the name... too much for my liking. nevertheless, i like coming here - it's peaceful, somewhat quiet despite all the tourists.