High-quality Riesling from Pfalz
This high-quality Riesling grows on the very rare Terra Rossa soil (red clay soil). Aromas of wild herbs with flavours of fresh green apples, lime and a spicy herbal note . A full and round body with a smooth, elegant and lasting finish.
Jancis Robinson 17/20
Cellaring: Drink now to 2032Food Pairing: Fish, Cheese, Indian or Chinese cuisine.
STORY BEHIND THE WINE
The Pfeffingen winery is located in Ungstein, just outside Bad Dürkheim in the Pfalz region. Two generations work here, Jan Eymael and his mother Doris run this top-class winery. "Terra Rossa" named after the soil particular to this part of the Pfalz. The chalky soils of Pfeffingen are optimal for this king of white grapes. Pfalz has long considered one of the main regions for quality German Riesling
Complex, Ripe and Refreshing Chardonnay from the River Russian Valley
Complex aromas combining stone fruits, fresh hay, apples and lemon custard. On the palate, the wine displays a balancing act of high, refreshing acidity with a mouthful of wonderfully ripe Chardonnay fruit. Mostly aged in old oak which adds some texture and body but retains a refreshing finish.
12 months in French oak ( 30% new)
Decanter: 94 Points
James Suckling: 94 Points
Cellaring: Drink now to 2033
Food Pairing: Fish and shellfish, mild and creamy cheeses, pasta with pesto or cheese-based sauces, chicken or fish in creamy or butter-based sauces.
BEHIND THE WINE
Ryo-fu is Japanese for “cool breeze,” a fitting name for this Russian River Valley Chardonnay shaped by the chilly winds that blow in from the Pacific Ocean.
Since 2001, Freeman has been one of the great pioneers of cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, where the influence of the Pacific Ocean shapes the character of the wines. Gloria is Freeman’s estate vineyard, located adjacent to the winery. Sitting just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the Gloria vineyard is blessed with a steep hillside for optimal drainage and a climate that is sunny but unusually cool, moderated by fog.