CP
Christian P.
October 2025
Friends
Super good
Very harmonious tasting, extremely kind service – overall a thoroughly successful evening. We will come again.
LUKAS SCHMIDT Vinothek Bullenheim
Joy of Life Wine Evening.
An exclusive evening for your group of 8 people or more – with your own reserved date, welcome sparkling wine, 4 selected wines, Franconian Brotzeit (snack platter), and a distillate bar to finish. Enjoy life in the here and now.
The Evening
Welcome at the Turning Lathe
Start your evening relaxed with a glass of sparkling wine – in the romantic courtyard of the winery. The perfect introduction.
5 Wines to Your Taste
Together we will taste 5 selected LUKAS SCHMIDT wines – individually tailored to your taste. Together with the welcome sparkling wine, this makes a total of 6 tastings.
"Heimat Genuss" Brotzeit Buffet
Franconian sausage and cheese specialties served at the table – also plenty for vegetarian guests. Water included.
Distillate Bar to Finish
We'll crown the evening with your favorite distillate from our own distillery – gin, rum, nut liqueur, or fruit liqueur.
VIP Shuttle Service
Free shuttle service within a 15 km radius. Simply provide the pick-up address and desired time when booking.
Driver's Voucher
Those who stay sober and act as designated drivers will receive a €20 shopping voucher for our vinotheque on site.
From 8 people · Exclusive date
Joy of Life Wine Evening
- Date: Exclusive private date – by arrangement, typically Fridays
- Time: 7:00 PM, approx. 3.5 hours
- Group size: From 8 people, max. 30
- Location: Vinotheque & Courtyard, Bullenheim
- Wines: 1 welcome sparkling wine + 5 selected wines
- Brotzeit: Franconian sausage & cheese specialties
- Finish: Distillate bar from our own distillery
- Shuttle: Free within 15 km radius
€69
per person · all services included
From 5 people · Exclusive with Lukas
Signature Wine Evening
Exclusive with Lukas J. B. Schmidt
- Introduction: Sparkling in a stylish atmosphere
- Wines: 3 LUKAS SCHMIDT First Flight wines + 2 exclusive rarities from the treasure chamber
- Brotzeit: Regional cheese & sausage specialties with fresh farmhouse bread from the Franconian Wine Paradise
- Finish: Distillate bar from our own distillery
- Water: Included at the table
- Duration: Approx. 3.5 hours of vision and enjoyment
- Group size: From 5 people
€249
per person · all services included
Included in the price
Welcome sparkling wine
A warm welcome with a glass of LUKAS SCHMIDT sparkling wine at the turning lathe in the courtyard.
5-wine tasting
Five curated Second Flight wines – tailored to your taste and expertly guided.
Brotzeit buffet at the table
Franconian sausage and cheese specialties, vegetarian options, bread and cold cuts.
Water at the table
Still water is available for all guests throughout the evening.
Distillate bar
To finish: Gin, rum, nut liqueur or vineyard peach from our own distillery.
Personal wine accompaniment
Lukas or his team will guide you through the evening – with stories, knowledge, and hospitality.
The Character of the Evening
Relaxed
No seminar, no lecture – a real evening among people who appreciate wine and a good time.
Personal
Lukas or his team will personally guide you – with stories, background knowledge, and warmth.
Sociable
The focus is on getting people talking and leaving everyday life behind for a while.
Enjoyment-oriented
Connecting wine with stories, experiencing it consciously, and feeling the joy of life in the glass.
Who is the evening for?
Groups of 8 or more – exclusive private appointment
- Friends & birthday groups
- Company events & corporate outings
- Club celebrations & special occasions
- Bachelor & bachelorette parties
- Private celebrations of all kinds
Smaller groups & individuals
For groups under 8 people, couples or individuals, we offer regular Open Tasting dates. Here you can simply join and experience the evening together with other wine lovers.
→ View Open Tasting datesAlternative for small groups
JOY OF LIFE Open Tasting – just drop in
Are you a party of two, alone, or a small group? No problem. At our Open Tasting events, you can simply join us – same concept, same joy of life, together with other guests. Fridays from 7:00 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Signature Wine Evening is our most exclusive offer – personally guided by Lukas J. B. Schmidt. You will taste 3 First Flight wines as well as 2 rarities from the treasure chamber that are not available for purchase. Also included are regional cheese and sausage specialties with fresh farmhouse bread. Bookable from 5 people, €249 per person.
The Joy of Life Wine Evening (€69) is our sociable evening of indulgence for groups of 8 or more with Second Flight wines and Franconian Brotzeit. The Signature Wine Evening (€249) is the exclusive premium experience for groups of 5 or more – personally guided by Lukas, with First Flight wines and non-purchasable rarities from the treasure chamber.
For an exclusive private appointment, a minimum of 8 people is required, maximum 30. For smaller groups, couples, or individuals, we recommend our Open Tasting dates – simply join, no minimum size.
The Joy of Life Wine Evening is an exclusive private evening for groups of 8 or more with a preferred date. At the Open Tasting, you meet other guests and can participate from 1 person. Same concept, same quality – but different formats. All Open Tasting dates can be found on our Events page.
Simply via WhatsApp directly to Lukas Schmidt. Briefly write us your preferred date, number of people, and pick-up address – we will get back to you as soon as possible.
The evening includes a total of 5 tastings: 1 welcome sparkling wine to start and 4 selected wines from the LUKAS SCHMIDT assortment – tailored to your taste. To finish, there is also a distillate from our own distillery.
Yes, absolutely! The "Heimat Genuss" Brotzeit buffet is put together in such a way that vegetarian guests are fully catered for and can enjoy themselves.
We offer a free VIP shuttle service within a 15 km radius. Please let us know your desired pick-up address and preferred time when booking – we will take care of the rest.
The Joy of Life Wine Evening costs €69 per person. Included in the price: welcome sparkling wine, 4 wines, Brotzeit buffet, water, and distillate bar to finish – approx. 3.5 hours of pure joy of life.
Yes! The Joy of Life Wine Evening voucher costs €69 per person and can be redeemed at a later preferred date. Perfect as a birthday, Christmas, or experience gift.
The Location
The LUKAS SCHMIDT Vinotheque
Experience a delightful and valuable evening in the high-quality ambience of the stylishly furnished LUKAS SCHMIDT Vinotheque at the main office in Bullenheim.
The romantic courtyard, the outdoor turning lathe, and the unique atmosphere of the winery create the perfect setting – for moments that will be remembered for a long time.
Stylishly furnished
Romantic courtyard
Bullenheim headquarters
11 generations of winemaking
Your Host
Lukas will personally guide you through the
world of nose wines.
world of nose wines.
As an 11th-generation winemaker, Lukas J. B. Schmidt carries a deep passion for wine. At the Joy of Life Wine Evening, he shares this knowledge, his stories, and his vision – not as a formal lecture, but as a genuine, warm evening among like-minded individuals.
Lukas J. B. Schmidt
Wine Visionary · LUKAS SCHMIDT Wine · Bullenheim, Franconia
11th
Generation
Winemaking Craft
Winemaking Craft
Give the Gift of Joy of Life
Gift Idea
Joy of Life Wine Evening as a Voucher
Would you like to give someone a special gift? The Joy of Life Wine Evening voucher is the perfect present – for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, or just because. Wine tasting, premium Brotzeit buffet, and distillate tasting – unforgettable.
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Guest Voices
What our guests say.
16 reviews on TripAdvisor – all excellent. Real voices, real experiences.
Latest Reviews
AA
Annelie A.
July 2025
Friends
Wonderful wine tasting
Lots of fun, very good wine and good food – an evening that one would recommend without hesitation.
AV
Andrea V.
April 2025
Friends
Fantastic wines
First-class wines in a beautiful location – something for every taste. Big thanks to the team.
CL
Christiane L.
April 2025
Friends
Mega wine
Cozy, relaxed, competent advice and a helpful team. Wine that always fits perfectly.
JS
Jörg S.
May 2025
Friends
Great winery
Very tasty wines and a super warm winegrower family. Especially pleasant: the on-site support.
MB
Maria B.
March 2025
Couples
Relaxed atmosphere and great wines
Exciting insights during the tasting and very good advice – absolutely worth a visit.
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Wine & Visions Tasting
Wine & Visions Tasting
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