Winemaker Notes
In the Pfalz, 2019 began warm and dry, turning hot and drier in summer. Ripening of the fruit proceeded rapidly, so they began harvest a bit early, at the beginning of September. Due to the lack of water, the grapes were small, with hard, dense skins. This gave nice concentration and powerful aromatics to the fruit, but the yields were rather low. Excellent ripeness and high acidity gives the wines freshening depth with brilliant structure.
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Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
This sunny and relatively dry region served for many years as a German tourist mecca and was associated with low cost, cheerful wines. But since the 1980s, it has gained a reputation as one of Germany’s more innovative regions, which has led to increased international demand.