The border region in Schweigen-Rechtenbach, just north of Wissembourg, Alsace
Spring is a beautiful time in the vineyard. The other day, when we visited the Southern Palatinate wine region, just north of the French border, I was able to witness the spring awakening of the vines.
It was a beautiful day; the sun was out. It was fresh and crisp, but the warmth of the earth was tangible. Needless to say, the birds were singing.
The vineyards were ready to “burst the buds” of the leaves among the fields of yellow rape seed flowers and the willow trees clad in their fresh new green.
The grass in the vineyards was already high, lush and full of vigour. Soon the first tractor will come along and mulch it.
The cane-pruned older vines looked very good, healthy and ready to go.
And the leaves were “breaking out” in full force. One could almost watch them grow with the bare eye. What a time, what a beautiful time.
Visit vineyards in spring; visit Germany now.
The Man from Mosel River 
Wonderful site. I will be in the region a couple of weeks from now. Please let me know if you would still be in the region in May. I would like to meet with you for a cup of coffee.
Yilmaz, thanks for your response. I will only be in Trier from mid July to mid August.