Overview

• Since acquiring Weingut von Othegraven in 2010, Jauch and his wife have expanded it to 15 hectares and added modern facilities including a bottling hall and on-site housing for seasonal workers.
• He describes himself as an “eternal winemaking apprentice” who spends roughly one week each month cleaning benches, handling office duties and serving customers alongside vineyard staff.
• The estate endured its worst year in 2024 when flooding from the Saar River inundated its grounds and a late frost destroyed about 70 percent of the crop.
• Weingut von Othegraven secured the Winzer des Jahres award in both 2023 and 2025, underscoring its rising profile in domestic and international markets.
• Jauch maintains his primary residence in Potsdam and says he sees no reason to retire from either his RTL duties or vineyard management.