2018 Weingut Knipser Laumersheim Blauer Spätburgunder Trocken

The Knipser brothers presented their first red wines of international standard in the early 1980s. Since then they have been fully committed to perfecting the vineyard methods and therefore the quality of the wine. Their focus is Große Gewächse Riesling and Pinot Noir. Weingut Knipser located in Laumersheim in Germany's second largest wine region, Pfalz. Knipser has been voted best winemaker in Germany several times.

Knipser is known for its many excellent wines from different types of grape varieties such as; Spätburgunder, St. Lauren, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder, Gewürztraminer and even the Bordeaux grape varieties Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon!! A wide range of grape varieties, with which he can produce different types of wines from styles such as Burgundy to Bordeaux from one region of origin. 95% of the wines are dry, mainly from traditional grape varieties, these are accompanied by wines from non-native varieties, but with a Palatinate interpretation.

As with all van Knipsers premium wines, the red wines only become available after several years of aging. The Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) grapes come from various vineyards around Laumerheim. The red Spätburgunder Trocken is harvested manually with a classic yeast fermentation and matured for 12 months in used barriques. In the nose notes of red berries and cherries. A fine yet powerful Burgunder with a good structure. In the mouth complex flavors of raspberries, cherries and notes of a cigar box and espresso powder. Delicious with roast or grilled beef, pork and poultry.