A juicy and medium-bodied Pinot Noir with tons of dark fruit, red currant, and hints of spicy notes. A pleasant and smooth finish on the palate.
Tasting Notes: Fruit forward with dark cherry and cassis with hints of earth.
Pairing Suggestions: Oily Fish, Cheese Boards, Pizza
Rheinhessen, Germany
Type: Red | Vintage: 2018 | Sulfur: No Added | Varietal: Pinot Noir | Alcohol: 12% | Production: Biodynamic | Style: Complex
Producer Profile
If Rheinhessen is at the epicenter of a new wave in German winemaking—one full of young energy that emphasizes high-quality, natural methods—then husband and wife Daniel and Bianka Schmitt are at the epicenter of Rheinhessen. Rheinhessen is the largest wine growing region in Germany, and has been largely associated with bulk production. However, in recent years, the region’s reputation has begun to shift as a new generation of younger, more innovative growers are reducing yields and honing in on the largely undervalued terroir of this region. Bianka and Daniel epitomize this new wave of German winemakers, working hard to produce wines of the highest quality with as little intervention as possible.