Tag Archives | Nierstein
VDP Classification: The Classification Model
Germany’s “Verband Deutscher Qualitäts- und Prädikatsweingüter” (VDP), an association of top estates, provides a wonderful source of information on the regions and the estates that are among that country’s best. The text that follows regarding the classification is sourced directly from the VDP site: www.vdp.de The VDP Classification Model A milestone in the classification of [...]
Schwibinger Pinot Gris Auslese
Harvest work at Schwibinger is done by hand. The mix of grasses and native plants in between vine rows protects against erosion and promotes biodiversity. Schwibinger’s logo refers to the ancient church tower in the center of their village. Fritz-Josef grows grapes in and around the town of Nierstein in the Rheinhessen. His small vineyard [...]
Kerner: The Answer to Chicken Saltimbocca
In Odd Bacchus’ search for the perfect pairing for Chicken Saltimbocca, we’re glad the wine gods pointed them in the direction of the Huff Kerner. We agree that the halbtrocken, or half dry, style makes it a perfect match to the salty, savory components of the meal. Try it when you next open a bottle of [...]
Huff Riesling Niersteiner Hipping Spätlese
Information and tasting notes from the importer and winemaker: This is the twin brother of the Riesling Spätlese Trocken, except that this is a Spätlese mild. This Riesling exhibits the same character, but more delicately. Like the Trocken, it features the same exotic fruit aromas, but has a well balanced sweetness to it. Vintage 2007 Grape [...]
Getting to Know the Rheinhessen
Source: The Wine Doctor Enjoying wine without knowing a little about the place is great, but understanding where the vine sank it roots always seems to make the wine taste better. Whether you’re enjoying a glass of Schwibinger, Huff, or another wonderful producer from this corner of the Rheinhessen, here’s a concise overview of the Rheinhessen from the Wine Doctor. Pay particular [...]
Huff Riesling Niersteiner Hipping Spätlese, Trocken
Georg Gustav Huff and family in the Hipping Vineyard on the “Red Slopes” outside of Nierstein in the Rheinhessen. The Huff Family has made wine here since 1710. The Spätlese Trocken is a dry wine that converts those who doubt the power of Riesling to make wine lovers happy. Though it is pure conjecture, Pisinoe, [...]
Why the “Red Slopes” of Nierstein Grow Happy Vines
Source: Rote Hang The Red Slopes along the Rhine river outside of Nierstein stands out from the neighboring areas in the Rheinhessen. It’s a small band of steep hills that are much different from the plains that are more known for the volume of grape juice that they produce versus the quality saught after by oenophiles. Although Germany has [...]
Huff Kerner Kabinett, Halbtrocken
Kerner is a grape from Rheinhessen, Whose fame too much sugar did lessen, Huff made it ‘halbtrocken’, Half dry it is rockin’, Would you like to quaff a crisp Hessian? For 300 years, Weingut Huff has been making food friendly wines marked by terrific balance from the “Red Slopes” in Nierstein. The Huff’s Kerner Halbtrocken [...]
