Vineyards in the Rhein Valley, Germany #6 August 2, 2019June 12, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment A vigneron uses a tractor in his vineyard close to Rüdesheim am Rhein, in Hesse. While farm machinery can be used in these shallower parts of the Rhein Valley, many Rhein vineyards are on steeply angled hills where all work must be done by hand. Germany, mid-summer, 2018.