There's nothing quite like tasting a wine at the vineyard where it was made. Learning how the vintner works and seeing where the grapes are grown are just some of the many experiences on offer in the German wine regions. The season of culinary events in the Rheinhessen wine region gets under way with a series of gourmet evenings from 11 to 13 February 2012 on the theme 'Wine meets ... romance'. As well as wonderful wines, many vineyards and wine taverns also offer delicious food so you can discover all the epicurean delights of the Rheinhessen region.