Weingut Zieresen Jaspis Pinot Noir from Zipsin 2022

Weingut Ziereisen farms limestone slopes in Germany's southernmost Baden, on the Rhine near the Alsace border, with a minimal-intervention, terroir-first philosophy. Jaspis is the estate’s top tier, and Zipsin is its old-vine jewel: a single limestone parcel within the Schulen vineyard, planted in 1958. Fermented spontaneously with around 40% whole bunches, aged in barrique and bottled unfiltered, it shows ripe cherry, rose petal and pepper with a touch of toast, wrapped in a silky, dense yet fresh palate with a long, spicy finish. 95 points, Wine Advocate. For those who love Burgundian Pinot Noir and would rather pay for what’s in the bottle than for a brand premium, you can’t go wrong with this wine. Best with duck, game birds or wild mushrooms.

Grapes: Pinot noir | Country: Germany | Region: Baden | Winery: Ziereisen | Vintage: 2020 | Sustainable