Ripe wild strawberry and raspberry confit, sweet cherries, violet blossoms, sweet yeast and subtly spiced oak with a hint of vanilla.
Palate
Open-hearted and welcoming with berry notes, delicate violets, fresh, rounded acidity and noticeable yet extremely fine tannins.
Character
A supple, ethereal red wine with a sweet core and great complexity that, despite its depth, invites generous gulps.
Pairing
Pairs brilliantly with pan-roasted duck breast, tender veal cutlets or mushroom dishes.
Notes
The winery's very first Spätburgunder; from vines planted on Tertiary limestone rock, strictly biodynamic according to Demeter guidelines, and spontaneously fermented like a tea infusion with 30% whole bunches (stems).
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Presents a medium-dense garnet red.
Nose
An extremely inviting, open nose with notes of ripe wild strawberry and raspberry confit as well as dark sweet cherries. Joined by nuances of violet blossoms, a subtle yeasty sweetness and delicate oak notes with a hint of vanilla – stylistically a fascinating melange of Jurassian lightness and Palatinate warmth.
Palate
Open-hearted and approachable on the palate with a juicy core of cherries and raspberries, underpinned by a delicate fragrance of violets. The acidity is fresh yet wonderfully rounded. The precisely integrated oak contributes fine spice, whilst the fine-grained tannins lend structure to the wine – complex yet buoyant.
Terroir & Origin
The Herxheimer Honigsack sits at an altitude of around 250 metres. Beneath a thin topsoil layer of just 30 centimetres lies solid Tertiary limestone rock. Estate manager Andreas Schumann makes masterful use of these conditions; although the Odinstal winery in Wachenheim (at an altitude of 350 metres) is otherwise known for its cool location and Demeter-certified biodynamics, this limestone vineyard bestows pronounced elegance upon the Spätburgunder.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Single-varietal Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) from vines planted in 2008. 30% of the grapes were de-stemmed and spontaneously fermented very gently without pumping over for about ten days – similar to an infusion of tea. Dry in style and with a moderate 12.5% abv, the focus remains squarely on the taut, natural fruit.
Special Features
This wine marks a premiere: it is the first Spätburgunder from Weingut Odinstal. A brilliant debut that combines superb, effortless drinking pleasure with substantial character.
