We are a small, traditional family business with a long history. Since 1779, our parents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, ..., sisters and brothers have dedicated themselves to the enjoyment of apples.
9 generations
Combining well-being and enjoyment has been our family's mission for over 240 years. It is our daily motivation to be a real added value for you!
Welcome. Your family DR. HÖHL'S
Johanna, Anna, Johannes and Christina
that is important to us
Preservation and reforestation of orchards
For us it's not just about continuing our personal history, it's also about the heritage of nature : the wonderful, natural orchards.
Some orchards have been in our family for generations. In 2008 a new meadow with 380 old apple trees was added. Specially old varieties such as Goldener Edeapple, Trierer Weinapfel, Rother Eiserapfel, Champagne-Reinette, Boskop, Speyerling, Bohnapfel and Schafsnase grow on this ecologically certified piece of land.
The last time 380 young trees were planted was in 2007, and they have been contributing to the rich harvest for the past three years. With the complex and expensive care of the orchards, we contribute to the preservation of this traditional and valuable form of fruit growing . In orchards there are tall fruit trees of different ages and different types and varieties.
Orchards are among the most species-rich biotopes in Central Europe and are of outstanding ecological importance with around 5,000 animal and plant species. For many animals , orchards are important replacement biotopes and last refuges.
By enjoying BioEss & POMP , you are actively contributing to the preservation of our unique nature and regional cultural landscape.
Are you coming along on a little journey through time?
1779 – 2023
Our origin
In Hochstadt, our ancestors began to press wine from apples from the Hochstadt orchards for their own pubs.
The apple harvest
Everyone helps: In autumn, the surrounding orchards are traversed with horse-drawn carts to harvest the fully ripe apples.
Historical shopping books
Proof of purchasing apples and grapes. An indication for us: The fine gentlemen must have already splashed their cider with sparkling wine for special occasions ...
Full of pride
1929 ... the first delivery van!
A solid foundation
In the 1930s, our great-grandfather Wilhelm Höhl built an ultra-modern wine press in Maintal-Hochstadt.
Not just cider
The sparkling addition to the cider range: Höhl's sparkling wine - a popular alternative to sparkling wine.
The first fleet
The delivery truck fleet has grown to an impressive 4 trucks.
BioEss apple cider vinegar
After years of apprenticeship in progressive Switzerland, our grandfather had the idea of introducing “bio-ess” as the first organic apple cider vinegar brand on the German market in 1962.
A uniform appearance
The impressive fleet ensures punctual deliveries “despite difficult traffic conditions”.
The Blue Buck
With its well-known apple juice and cider brands “ Blauer Bock ”, “ Schoppepetzer ” and “ Der alte Hochstädter ”, the Höhl winery has grown into Germany’s largest cider press under our grandfather.
The renaissance of POMP
Our mother Johanna revived the old tradition of mixing apple wine with sparkling wine on the occasion of her parents' golden wedding anniversary: The renaissance of the dominion-injected apple wine sparkling wine !
The end of an era
After many good decades, 2007 was a black year for our family: the winery had to be sold. With it all the traditional apple juice and cider brands, and our “BIO-ESS”.
Johanna's POMP Secco
The still young POMP will not fall victim to the sale and will continue to be run as an independent brand by Johanna.
Expansion of the POMP brand
In close collaboration with Frankfurt's top restaurateurs, we develop the “ Frankfurt Champagne for guests from all over the world ”: POMP Grande Cuvée has been one ever since popular regional alternative to Prosecco & Champagne .
The new(nt) generation
Johannes and Anna want to continue the long family tradition and legacy . Together with Johanna, we founded DR. HÖHL'S GmbH & Co. KG as a small, independent company and bought back our “ BioEss ” brand.
Cooperation with the Goethe House
It's a match! The POMP Cuvée fits the Romantic era like no other drink - in which Goethe lived in Frankfurt and our ancestors started their business... We donate €2 from every bottle ofPOMP Romantic Edition to the culture.
Celebrate without alcohol
Christina is pregnant for the first time - the expectant grandma Johanna decides: “We'll make a delicious, really non-alcoholic sparkling wine for pregnant women! “. Shortly afterwards our first DR. HÖHL'S POMP organic aperitif 0.0 fruity appears.
Alcohol-free enjoyment remains a trend
Connoisseurs who want to celebrate alcohol-free and prefer things less sweet will get their money's worth with our new creation POMP Organic Aperitif 0.0 Feinherb .
Limited Edition Calvados
Johannes is fulfilling a dream in a small edition: The Millenium noble brandy made from turn of the millennium apple wine x Riesling grape.
Another addition to the family
The organic aperitif in 0.2 l - always a sparkling fresh portion as a non-alcoholic aperitif for a toast, or as a botanical filler for the (house) bar.
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