Portrait of Jakob Schneider Jr
i. Biography
The Path
Training at Geisenheim gave Jakob Schneider Jr the technical base; an internship at Knoll in Austria’s Wachau added a working sense of precision shaped by place. Those two stops set the frame for a career built on disciplined cellar work and vineyard judgment. At Weingut Jakob Schneider, Jakob Schneider Jr serves as winemaker and operator, with the domaine’s identity in Niederhausen tied directly to his decisions.
The Sunday email
Read about winemakers like Jakob Schneider Jr in the Sunday email.
Every Sunday we send a lead story and up to four more about the chefs, winemakers, sommeliers and hoteliers behind the restaurants, bars, wineries and hotels we cover.
Recent stories
Free. One email a week, and you can unsubscribe from any issue.
The Work Today
Cellar work, vineyard calls, and the continuity of the Niederhausen domaine sit within Jakob Schneider Jr’s remit. The job is practical by design: keep the work exact, keep the site legible, keep the house style moving forward.
FAQ
Asked of Jakob
What is Jakob Schneider Jr's current role?
As of 2026, Jakob Schneider Jr is Winemaker at Weingut Jakob Schneider.
Where did Jakob Schneider Jr train or study?
Jakob Schneider Jr trained at Geisenheim.
What is Jakob Schneider Jr known for?
Riesling.
The Sunday email
Read about winemakers like Jakob Schneider Jr in the Sunday email.
Every Sunday we send a lead story and up to four more about the chefs, winemakers, sommeliers and hoteliers behind the restaurants, bars, wineries and hotels we cover.
Recent stories
Free. One email a week, and you can unsubscribe from any issue.