The nose is filled with spicy minerality, some citrus and grapefruit notes but also pineapple and apples, on the palate powerful and mineralic, very dense, fresh acidity, herbal notes and lots of citrus and grapefruit, long lasting minerality. Amazing value.
BACKGROUND: Pfeffingen in the Pfalz appellation is owned and operated by the Eymael family. Doris Eymael and her son Jan Eymael are descendants of the family that was granted the land in the 17th century by Emperor Ferdinand II. The unicorn on the label comes from the family crest. Today the estate includes 42 acres planted to Riesling, Scheurebe, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. The estate is unusual in Germany for being on “terra rossa,” or rich, red loan. Jan Eymael and Rainer Gabel are the winemakers. Pfeffingen is known for its richly styled dry and sweet wines.
BACKGROUND: Pfeffingen in the Pfalz appellation is owned and operated by the Eymael family. Doris Eymael and her son Jan Eymael are descendants of the family that was granted the land in the 17th century by Emperor Ferdinand II. The unicorn on the label comes from the family crest. Today the estate includes 42 acres planted to Riesling, Scheurebe, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. The estate is unusual in Germany for being on “terra rossa,” or rich, red loan. Jan Eymael and Rainer Gabel are the winemakers. Pfeffingen is known for its richly styled dry and sweet wines.