2023 Georg Breuer "Lorch Pfaffenwies" Riesling Trocken, Rheingau, GermanyABOUT THIS WINE The vineyard site Pfaffenwies was initially mentioned as pafenwies (in the document from 1211) and later as pfaffenwissen (1235). It was named after Pastor Dydo, also known as Pfaffe. This steep site (with slopes up to 45 percent) is situated between 90 to 160 meters above the see level. The soil here is a combination of stony Hunrck slate and Taunus quartzite, with loess in the lower parts. Natural fermentation and aging in stainless

La Grande Rue Monopole Grand Cru is matured in oak casks for between 16 and 20 months

and clarified by natural decanting

Winemaker Morten Hallgren has 32 years of experience

the palate immensely silky and elegant

They are under the supervision of the Merom Galil Rabbinate

After Harlan purchased his first 40 acres in 1984 Levy began to work with him in the subsequent years (making the 1987-1989 Harlan Estate wines at Merrvyale – vintages that were never released) and then later overseeing winemaking at BOND and The Napa Valley Reserve

They make fresh loaves of bread Wednesday through Sunday

In 1987 Domaine du Pegau was formed as we know it today

the Rougeot vineyards are farmed organically

The family moved to organic fertilisers upon his arrival on the scene in 1976

30% of which are new barrels

The Riesling vines are old clones sourced from the sites in Niederhausen and Schloßböckelheim