Nikolaus (Nik) Weis is the third generation of the Family to tend vines since his Grandfather, Nicolaus Weis founded the St. Urbans-Hof estate in 1947. Today Nik oversees the estate's 40 hectares in the Mosel and Saar. From an early age Nik involved himself in every aspect of the work at St. Urbans-Hof, from propagating vines at the estate's own nursery to cultivating the vineyards and making wine. After obtaining a degree in viticulture and enology at the Institute of Geisenheim - Germany, Nik broadened his experience by working and studying in Champagne, California, Canada's Niagara Peninsula and the Nahe Region in his native Germany. Armed with these valuable experiences, Nik has established St. Urbans-Hof as one of the leaders in quality and innovation among German wineries.
