Golden hour cider tastes better.

This guided tasting in Baden-Württemberg is built around learning and sampling, not just sipping. You’ll taste a number of sparkling wines made from their own production, with lots of background info and a relaxed, fun pace. I especially like the way the evening includes both cider education and an actual farm setting, so the flavors make more sense as you go. One thing to think about: the orchard walk only happens when the weather is nice.

You also get a genuinely personal vibe because the experience is a private session just for your group, and the hosting style comes through in the details. In past evenings, hosts Peter and Wendy have been praised for sharing their passion and showing visitors the ideas behind their ciders, right in their home environment in the Schwarzwald area—surrounded by apple and pear tree farms and fruit-and-herb gardens. The possible drawback is the timing: it runs 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, so you’ll want to plan the rest of your day around an evening start.

Key Highlights You’ll Care About

• Sparkling cider from their own production, explained as you taste
• Private group format, so it feels personal
• Hosting by Peter and Wendy, with clear passion and practical storytelling
• A possible orchard walk through apple and pear rows when conditions allow
• Set up for English speakers
• Return to the same meeting point after the 2-hour session

A Cider Tasting That Feels Like Schwarzwald at Dusk

Cider tastings can be either stiff or fun. This one leans toward the fun side while still giving you real context. The setting matters, and here you’re in the Baden-Württemberg countryside around Unterkirnach, where apple and pear trees aren’t just scenery—they’re part of the story behind what ends up in the glass.

You’ll spend about two hours with a guide-led tasting. The format is simple: you taste together, you learn as you go, and you get background on what you’re drinking and why it tastes the way it does. That approach helps if you’re curious but not an expert. You don’t have to know cider terminology to follow along. You just need taste buds and a willingness to ask questions.

A big reason people seem to remember this experience is the farm atmosphere. In the past, guests described the evening as being hosted at a charming home in the Schwarzwald area, with views of apple and pear orchards and fruit and herb gardens around the property. That kind of environment doesn’t feel like a tasting room behind glass. It feels like you’re standing in the middle of the raw materials.

Price and What You Really Get for $30.77

At $30.77 per person for a roughly 2-hour guided experience, you’re paying for more than drinks. You’re paying for guided interpretation, time with someone who makes cider, and a setting that connects the orchard to the bottle.

If you break it down, you’re getting:

• Multiple samples (described as a number of sparkling wines/ciders from their own production)
• Background information while you taste
• A guided group session that’s long enough to compare styles, not just do quick sips

Private tours often cost more than group tastings, but here the private format is part of the value. In a private group, you typically get more back-and-forth and a smoother pace that fits your group. That’s a real quality-of-life upgrade, especially if you don’t want to shout over other people’s conversations.

Also, the price feels easier to swallow because it’s time-bound and straightforward. You’re not wondering if you’ll be herded along a rushed schedule. The experience is designed as a single focused block—about two hours—then you’re back where you started.

Where You Meet: Mooslochweg in Unterkirnach

You’ll start at Mooslochweg, 78089 Unterkirnach, Germany and the activity ends back at the same meeting point. That matters more than it sounds. It reduces “where do we go next?” stress. After an evening tasting, you don’t want extra navigation tasks.

Plan to arrive with enough time to get your bearings. The experience runs on Mondays through Fridays, between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM. Because it’s scheduled within that window, you’ll want to line up your dinner plans so you’re not scrambling at the last minute.

You’ll also get a mobile ticket, and confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking if space is available. That’s useful if you’re building a flexible travel schedule and want clarity after you book.

The Guided Tasting: What You’ll Taste and Why It Matters

The heart of this experience is the guided tasting of sparkling wines from their own production. Instead of handing you glasses and sending you off, the guide builds a thread through the tasting—what you’re drinking, how it’s made (at least at a high level), and what to notice in flavor and style.

That “notice” part is where you get the most value. When a guide explains what to watch for, your tasting stops being random. You start tasting with intention. You’ll be comparing samples in sequence, and the background info helps you understand why a cider tastes crisp, fruit-forward, or more complex—without turning the evening into a lecture.

You might also appreciate the vibe of creativity. In prior feedback, people highlighted an inspired range of ciders and innovative ideas that encouraged them to explore more. That suggests you’re not only tasting common styles. You’re likely to run into interpretations and combinations that make cider feel broader than many people expect.

If you’re a fan of trying local products, this is a good model: it ties drinking to place. You’re in Baden-Württemberg apple-and-pear country, and you’re tasting what comes directly from that world, not a distant factory.

Peter and Wendy’s Farm-Home Hosting Style

A tasting can be educational, but hosting style decides whether it feels warm. The reviews you provided point strongly to Peter and Wendy as the kind of hosts who share with real passion.

Here’s what that usually translates to in a cider evening:

• You’ll get background information that stays understandable, not technical for the sake of sounding technical
• The conversation tends to feel alive because the hosts genuinely care about the product
• You’re in a home-and-farm environment rather than a formal setting, which makes it easier to ask questions

The setting reinforces the hosting. People described evenings surrounded by apple and pear tree farms, plus lush fruit and herb gardens. Even if you don’t spend the whole night talking about plants, that context sticks. It helps you picture the ingredients behind the cider instead of treating it as a drink on a menu.

And since this is a private tour/activity for your group, you can expect the host to focus on your pace and curiosity rather than splitting attention across a crowd.

Orchard Walk Only When Weather Is Nice

One of the best parts of a farm-based tasting is seeing the source. This experience includes a walk through one of their orchards when the weather is nice.

That’s both a perk and a caveat:

• Perk: you get to connect the tasting to the trees that likely shape the fruit profile
• Caveat: it’s weather-dependent, so don’t assume you’ll walk every time

If you’re going on a day when skies look steady, you’ll get extra value from planning for some outdoor time. If the weather is less cooperative, you’ll still have the tasting and the guided info, so the main experience still holds.

Timing, Duration, and How to Plan Your Evening

This is an evening activity, about 2 hours long, starting between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM on weekdays (Monday to Friday). That timing is smart for a few reasons.

First, you’re not trying to fit a farm visit into an already packed midday schedule. Second, tastings often feel better when you’re not rushing from another stop right before. You can settle into the experience.

Because it ends back at the meeting point, your “night plan” stays clean. You can still do a casual dinner afterward or head back to your base without a new transport puzzle.

Who should plan this best? People who:

• Want a local product experience, not just a museum or viewpoint
• Like guided explanations
• Enjoy slower, conversational evenings
• Are comfortable doing a short outdoor component if weather allows

Who This Cider Tasting Fits Best (And Who Might Want Something Else)

This one fits best for groups that want a personal, countryside-style evening.

It’s also a good match if you like:

• Food-and-drink travel where you learn how local production works
• Comparing different styles side by side
• A setting with orchards and gardens that make the experience feel grounded

There are also clear participation limits:

• Minimum age: 16
• Service animals allowed
• Most people can participate

If you’re traveling with teens, this could be an easy win because of the minimum age being 16. If you’re sensitive to time-of-day scheduling, the evening start might be less convenient—but the session length is short enough to keep it manageable.

And since it’s private and offered in English, it’s a solid choice if you want a guided experience without language friction.

Practical Tips to Get the Most From the Tasting

A few practical notes can make your evening smoother:

• Bring your mobile ticket (that’s how you’ll access this experience).
• Arrive close to your start time window so you’re not rushed right at the start.
• Wear shoes that work for a possible short orchard walk, since weather-friendly conditions may mean outdoor steps.
• If you care about cider styles, go in curious. Ask what makes sparkling cider different from still, or what ingredients or aging choices change the taste. The whole point is that the guide provides background info as you taste.

One more practical thought: because it’s a private experience, it’s often a great way to celebrate something small (a birthday, a last-night treat, a “we made it” moment) without switching plans mid-trip.

Should You Book 1785 Cider’s Guided Cider Tasting?

If you want a hands-on, local-countryside tasting experience in Baden-Württemberg, I’d say it’s a strong yes. The best reason to book is the combination of their own-production sparkling cider, guided background info, and the farm-home hosting vibe that people specifically remember—especially the passion shared by Peter and Wendy.

Book it if:

• You like learning while you taste
• You want a private, no-hassle 2-hour evening plan
• You’d enjoy a farm setting with orchards and gardens
• You’re traveling in the 6:00 PM–9:00 PM window on a weekday

Skip it if:

• You need a daytime activity
• You’re not into guided tastings or comparative sampling at all
• You’re only available on days outside Monday–Friday

FAQ

How long is the guided cider tasting?

It lasts about 2 hours (approx.).

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at Mooslochweg, 78089 Unterkirnach, Germany, and ends back at the meeting point.

What time does it run?

It runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, it’s offered in English.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 16 years.

Is free cancellation available?

Yes. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience’s start time.