Louis Guntrum was founded in the 17th century on the banks of the Rhine river. Its long history includes a tumultuous period in the late 18th century when the Guntrum family fled French forces, temporarily relocating the winery, and the final months of WW11, during which General Patton occupied the family mansion. Today the estate is run by the 11th generation of the Guntrum family. The 27 acres of vineyards are planted primarily to Riesling and other white wine grapes, though there are also plots of Pinot Noir. Guntrum makes 8,000 cases of wine annually from estate grapes, and another 60,000 cases from purchased fruit.