The KNIPSER state is family owned since 1850. It is located in the north east part of Pfalz between Grünstadt and Bad Dürkheim (south of Frankfurt and west of Mannheim). The vineyards are located in Laumersheim, Großkarlbach and Dirmstein. The total vinegrowing area is about 40 ha. aumersheim has got a long tradition of wine growing. You can find this mentioned in some old documents in the Lorsch monestary as well as in a donation from Albulf from 30.III. 769". The KNIPSER Estate is a member of "VDP - Die Prädikatsweingüter" since 1993 and also foundation member of Deutsches Barriqueforum. The KNIPSER Estate has also won the 'German Red Wine Price' presented by the 'VINUM' magazine several times as well as Winegrower of the Year 1996 presented by the periodical "Der Feinschmecker".