Benjamin Lanz

The Climb

Benjamin Lanz is today the winemaker and owner of Weingut Lanz, guiding the winery with the authority of both craftsman and proprietor. That dual role gives his work a particular coherence: he is not only responsible for the making, but for the vision that shapes it from the ground up. At Weingut Lanz, the focus on PiWi grape varieties reflects a modern-minded sensitivity to the demands of the site and the region, while also underscoring a steady commitment to clarity in the finished wines. His path is one of exacting attention rather than theatrical flourish, with every decision seemingly directed toward balance, fidelity, and expression.

Today

He serves as winemaker and owner at Weingut Lanz in Nonnenhorn, Bavaria, Germany. The setting itself, in the heart of the region, anchors his work in a sense of place that feels central to everything he does. In his hands, the role is not simply administrative or technical; it is interpretive. The wines are presented as a distilled statement of their origins, shaped by a careful hand and an insistence that nothing unnecessary be added to the conversation.

Signature

Benjamin's signature dishes include Johanniter 2021 Lanz, Sprudeldicke Dirn Brut Nature 2019, Bayrischer Bodensee weiss, Bodolz, and Entenberg. Taken together, these names sketch the contours of his style: a range that moves through still and sparkling expressions, while remaining tied to the landscape and the identity of Weingut Lanz. Johanniter 2021 Lanz and Sprudeldicke Dirn Brut Nature 2019 suggest a winemaker attentive to texture, freshness, and precision, while Bayrischer Bodensee weiss, Bodolz, and Entenberg extend that same sense of regional definition across the portfolio.

In Their Words “The personality of a wine grows from the interaction of site, soil, climate, the vine - and the person. Making wine means for us to recognize, respect, and bring the harmony of nature into the glass.” These words reveal a winemaker preoccupied less with effect than with truth — with the invisible architecture that gives a wine its shape, and the human responsibility of honoring it. The emphasis on harmony, origin, and development speaks to a style grounded in observation and patience.

Recognition

Benjamin's honors include Falstaff tasting scores of 90 points and more for the Lanz collection (2026) and Falstaff Wine Guide Germany 2026 (2026). These acknowledgments place Weingut Lanz firmly within the conversation around quality and contemporary German winemaking, affirming the careful, site-driven work that defines Benjamin Lanz’s practice.