Weingut Taggenbrunn

Absolutely fantastic hotel and wine tasting experience! The rooms smell like pine wood, naturally. It was so therapeutic. The staff is kind and friendly. We had an amazing evening and night and wish we had another night booked. Definitely check out the museum at the castle and book dinner there! We had great service there as well and a special lead server, Mario, who made the evening very memorable for us.

The most beautiful setting and surroundings. A short walk up to the panoramic lift taking you up to the Castle nearby. Amazing staff who were incredibly friendly and helpful, nothing was too much, even after we left something behind they posted it for us the next day. Could not recommend this place more for a wonderful relaxing few days to destress.

Great location, although it would be nice that there was a more clear sign which road leads to the Hotel, our navigation lead us to the castle. Even so would definitely recommend a stay in the hotel, especially in more "green" months, we were in February on a rainy day, must be beautiful in summer time with green vineyards with grapes. We made a reservation through the official website, with checked option for a free welcome drink, which unfortunately we didn't get, I didn't ask about it, in my opinion a guest should not ask about it, but should be offered a complimentary drink. Or maybe leave it in room when the guests arrive so they can enjoy it there. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very nice and clean, also very comfortable. We also had a fridge, water kettle for coffee or tea. We also got two tickets for a free lift drive to the castle, to access the restaurant. At the restaurant we were pretty disappointed, we love Jezeršek food (visited often in Slovenia, Dvor Jezeršek restaurant etc.), but at the restaurant we only had one menu, even though on the website there is a lot of different meals you can choose from, there is even a full menu in front of the restaurant, but we were offered a season menu with one hot appetizer, two different entree (main meal) and one dessert. Pretty disappointed. Staff was friendly though and we were happy to hear they could speak our language (Slovenian), but we also kinda felt rushed, not enough pause in between the meals... . The breakfast at hotel was nice and tasty, I would maybe wish for some more choices, you can also get freshly cooked eggs, but again we were asked if we would like some after we almost finished our breakfast... This should be asked when the guests sit down at the table or it should be clearly written somewhere you can order eggs. We will probably come again for a second visit, next time probably when the weather will be nicer and in warmer months.