A transparent garnet red with violet reflections, slightly cloudy - typical of an unadorned, natural Pinot Noir with character.<\/p>\n
Seductively precise flavour with red wild strawberries<\/strong>, Sour cherries<\/strong> and floral notes of Violets<\/strong>. The mineral underpinning of the loess terroir is characterised by a fine chalkiness, accompanied by subtle hints of Forest herbs<\/strong> and damp undergrowth<\/strong>. Nothing overripe, but vibrantly fresh.<\/p>\n On the palate, the wine impresses with its remarkable lightness and intensity at the same time - a paradox that only great Pinots can master. The fine-grained, almost silky tannins support the lively acidity structure, which gives the wine its backbone. With 12.5% alcohol, Franz Keller shows himself to be a master of restraint at a time when many German Pinot Noirs strive for power and extract. Here instead Finesse<\/strong>, Precision<\/strong> and Drinking flow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The deliberate declaration as a country wine emphasises Keller's philosophy of allowing the wine its own expression, beyond the conventions of the classification systems. The loess soil gives the wine a characteristic minerality and freshness that sets it apart from the heavy, wood-accentuated representatives of its category.<\/p>\n An ideal companion to fried wild mushrooms<\/strong>, Duck breast with cherry sauce<\/strong> or rustic Pasta dishes with porcini mushrooms<\/strong>. The lively acidity harmonises perfectly with Asian cuisine dishes<\/strong>especially with Peking Duck<\/strong> or lightly seasoned Salmon tataki<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This Pinot Noir represents the new generation of German Pinot Noirs: no longer a pale copy of Burgundy models, but self-confidently independent. The deliberate decision in favour of less extraction and wood influence allows the pure character of the grape variety and the terroir to shine. A wine that proves that elegance and drinking pleasure are more important than power and concentration - and bears the signature of a winemaker who is ahead of his time.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Palate<\/h3>\n
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