Weingut Von Winning, Grauer Burgunder, 2021, Pfalz, Germany

Description

Deinhard with a vengeance. Germany's answer to Pinot Grigio. Dry and modern.

About the wine

Deinhard with a vengeance. Dr Deinhard is not the latest instalment of the Bruce Willis film franchise, it is the sister winery from the lovely guys behind Von Winning. And although Grauer Burgunder may sound a little scary - come on be honest, how many of you just shouted that in an aggressive German accent in your head? - it is just the German name for Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio in its crisper Italian form.

Tasting notes

This Grauer Burgunder presents a beautiful nose with aromas of pear, quince, mirabelle plum, almonds, brioche, hazelnuts, a hint of vanilla, orange zest, herbal hay, and acacia blossoms. On the palate, it is full-bodied with fine juiciness, delicate playfulness, fine fruitiness, finesse, elegance, and a long-lasting finish.

About the winemaker

Humble heroes. From their intriguing (and award-winning) Rieslings to their groundbreaking Pinot Noirs, we love every wine and winemaker from this family-run estate. Founded in 1849 by Dr. Deinhard, developed by his son-in-law Leopold von Winning in 1907, the estate was revived in 2007 by Achim Niederberger, together with the Bassermann-Jordan and von Buhl properties. Tragically Herr Niederberger died in 2013, and his wife Jana now steers the ship. No herbicides, no synthetic fertilisers, no copper, no filtering and no fining. Every bottle is a winner.

Click below to hear more about the Weingut Von Winning winery from the deputy general manager and winemaker Andreas Hütwohl.