Weinfest in Bad Pyrmont: A Celebration of Wine and Sunshine
In a picturesque setting of sunshine, the residents of Bad Pyrmont and their guests from near and far gathered for a successful wine festival in the spa town. Among them was Rheinhessen’s Wine Queen Annalena Baum from Bingen am Rhein.
„It’s a warm way of celebrating,“ described the Rheinhessen Wine Queen Annalena Baum the convivial style of a wine festival. After officially opening the wine festival at the Bad Pyrmont Brunnenplatz, distributing autograph cards, and fulfilling all selfie requests, she enjoyed her glass of wine in a sociable atmosphere.
There was no sign of tension whatsoever. „I enjoy doing this because I am proud to represent our wine region and because I like wine and wine festivals,“ she confessed, speaking about the relaxation and laissez-faire feeling that prevails at these events.
When it comes to wine, it seems one cannot escape the French influence. Another vibration resonated throughout the Brunnenplatz and the visitors for four days: „Savoir-Vivre.“ An informal vibe across all borders. Enjoying the moment – that was the order of the day.
Live music by Thomas Klenke and Rüdiger Bogart, with Raindorps, the local talents Solaris, and the Real Voices, almost made it feel like a festival. But as much as the music tempted people to dance and sway, it remained in the background. What truly mattered were the table neighbors with whom one could toast and chat about everything under the sun.
Although one may have just met at the table, the conversation quickly moved from red or white, dry or sweet late harvest to the fundamental questions of human existence or the debate on whether the twist-off cap can be a worthy replacement for a cork closure. The Wine Queen, as a trained oenologist, had a pragmatic answer to this: air entering the bottle through the cork is not conducive to the taste. She also understood that some may miss the soft „pop“ that promises a pleasure about to unfold.
But one does not have to be a wine connoisseur to be captivated by the enjoyment of the Dionysian drink. Wine cannot be chugged like Bommerlunder, and it does not fizz like a beer that can still quench thirst. Wine simply plays in its own league – it is more of a luxury than a beverage, cheers more than it inhibits, and connects people across glasses and all flavor profiles. It was no wonder that the audience at the Sunday matinee with the Singfonie cheered the choir ladies with a hearty „Prost.“
Overall, the Weinfest in Bad Pyrmont was a delightful celebration of wine, sunshine, and camaraderie, bringing together locals and visitors in a convivial atmosphere that embodied the essence of wine culture.