Official Inauguration (34)
Von Matthias C.S. Dreyer
On Friday, October 13, 2023, the Kalmit Vineyard was officially inaugurated. Under the leadership of Mayor Karl Schäfer and First Deputy Klaus Humm, accompanied by their wives, the inauguration took place. Members of the Municipal Council were also in attendance. Furthermore, numerous members of the Club Sellemols (Historical Enthusiasts Maikammer-Alsterweiler) participated, who had researched the historical background of the nursery and the vineyard.
Karl Schäfer welcomed those present. Matthias Dreyer and Erich Stachel explained the history of the predecessor vineyard, provided information about the number of grape varieties grown, and discussed the vineyard’s ranking in terms of elevation in Germany and worldwide.
Christian Müller guided the guests through the structures of the former NATO site.
There was also a discussion about the possibility of establishing a “Documentation Site” on the Kalmit. Various ideas were presented and passed on to the local community.
Impressions from the inauguration:
Image 1: from left to right: Dieter Schädler, Susanne Hener, Markus Hener, Ingrid Dreyer (front), Markus Sell (rear), Christian Boll, Willi Humm, Christel Humm, Matthias Dreyer (rear), Heike Schädler, Bernhard Wingerter (front kneeling), Renate Wingerter (rear), Marianne Schäfer, Karl Schäfer, Traudel Humm, Klaus Humm (front), Erich Stachel (rear) - on the Kalmit Tower.
Image 2: Inauguration ceremony on October 13, 2023.
Image 3: Matthias Dreyer explains the historical background of the Kalmit Vineyard.
Image 4: Dieter Schädler and Markus Hener listen to the presentations.
Image 5: The model of “Huts with Exhibition Areas” by “Christian Boll.”
Image 6: Christian Müller presents the precipitation data for the first half of October 2023.
Image 7: from left to right: Klaus Humm, Erich Stachel, Matthias Dreyer, Christian Müller.
Image 8: Christian Müller explains the weather development at the location in recent years.
Image 9: A sparkling wine from the Erich Stachel Winery in Maikammer was tasted.
All Images: Bernhard Wingerter.
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