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Villa Wolf, Pinot Gris - 2007 - Weingut J.L. Wolf
Ref: A091107
In Germany this wine used to be sold under the name Grauburgunder (literally Grey Burgundy) and it is a sign of the determination to simplify for the consumer, what is otherwise complicated German nomenclature, that such wines are now more familiarly labelled. This Pinot Gris has a slightly spicey undertone and is medium-bodied.

The 10 hectare J L Wolf estate in Wachenheim is a model farm designed by the architect Eisenlohr. It was completed in 1843 and boasts a unique country villa, a courtyard with mature trees, a formal garden and magnificent vaulted cellars. The vineyards embrace 80% Riesling, 15% Pinot Gris with 5% Pinot Noir and the average age of the vines is 20 to 35 years. Production is low at 45 hectolitres per hectare. The wines are cool-fermented, matured in oak barrels and then very lightly filtered.

The winery was founded in 1756 by the then mayor, Johann Wolf, who bought some of the best vineyard parcels above the villages of Wachenheim, Forst and Deidesheim.

In 1828 the King of Bavaria commissioned a cartographer to produce a map showing the taxable value of every slope in the area. The J L Wolf holdings still include five grand cru and four premier cru vineyards.

In 1996 Ernst Loosen took over the winemaking business, bringing new winemaking concepts and goals with him, including reduced yields, the use of organic fertilisers and selective harvesting.

Ernst is more famous as the owner of the Dr Loosen Estate in Bernkastel on the Mosel and has been voted Gault-Millau "Winemaker of the Year 2001".

Price: £7.31
Including VAT at 17.5%

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Germany (Rheinpfalz)	2007	Light Medium Bodied
Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio	White	Smoked Meats/Fish/Quiche
Weingut J.L. Wolf	Medium	Drink Now

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