Peter Jakob Kühn

Peter Jakob Kühn, who comes from a traditional family of winegrowers in the Rheingau, made a name for himself early on as an innovator and lateral thinker. In a region known for its conservative attitude, he recognised the potential of organic viticulture and biodynamics to highlight the terroir. He developed holistic processes in the vineyard and in the cellar, based on the principles of sustainability.
The effort has paid off: the wines from the Peter Jakob Kühn winery are expressive without being overpowering. They are characterised by their dense structure and aroma, which is supported by a perfect inner balance. The estate's Rieslings show the Rheingau at its best and present the region in a way that is unrivalled. Whether dry or noble sweet - the Kühn family masters the entire spectrum of Riesling and manages to maintain its unmistakable sensory line.

Since Peter Bernhard, the son of Peter Jakob Kühn, joined the company, the quality of the wines has improved even further. Father and son complement each other perfectly and benefit from the experience Peter Bernhard has gained at renowned wineries such as Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace and Burgundy. He was particularly impressed by the work of Olivier Humbrecht, a gifted winemaker who had a lasting influence on the young Rheingau native, and even the estate's entry-level wines, such as Jacobus, Rheinschiefer and Quarzit, set standards in their category. The wines from the first vineyard sites skilfully play out the finesse-rich, cool and mineral nature of Riesling. The wines are not characterised by intense fruit, but rather by delicate, yellow-fruity notes with ethereal hints.
The estate's Grosse Gewächse, especially the wines from the Doosberg and St. Nikolaus vineyards, are contemporary witnesses to their origins and offer unforgettable Riesling moments. Depending on the vintage, the winery also presents residual and noble sweet Prädikat wines, from Kabinett to Spätlese and Auslese to Trockenbeerenauslese, which cover the entire Riesling repertoire.

All of the Kühn family's wines have one thing in common: they are lively, radiate an impressive energy and are literally under tension. It is this vibrancy that makes the wines so special and shows how nature rewards the efforts and commitment of the winegrowers.
The Peter Jakob Kühn winery is an outstanding example of how a consistent focus on organic viticulture, biodynamics and an emphasis on terroir leads to wines that express their origins in a unique way. With their work, Peter Jakob Kühn and his son Peter Bernhard have not only enriched the wine world of the Rheingau, but also set international standards in Riesling and sustainable viticulture.