Hallgartener Frühernberg brings a defined Rheingau vineyard to Peter Jakob Kuhn's Spätburgunder range. Made at the family's Oestrich-Winkel estate, it gives Pinot Noir a savoury, finely structured expression within the same farming philosophy behind their Rieslings. The 2022 combines red-fruit fragrance and fresh acidity with the texture to accompany a substantial meal. It is a red for drinkers who enjoy quiet detail as much as immediate fruit.
- Aromas: Cherry and raspberry, with dried flowers, herbs and a gently earthy, spicy background.
- Palate: Dry and finely structured, with fresh acidity and supple, persistent tannins. Red fruit gives way to savoury notes and a balanced, lingering finish.
- Style: A site-specific Rheingau Pinot Noir, combining fragrant fruit with the savoury structure and texture for thoughtful food pairings.
- Winemaking: Selected Pinot Noir ferments with its skins before maturation in wood. Patient handling gives the fruit and tannins time to integrate, keeping the emphasis on balance and vineyard character.
- Cellaring: Drink now with time to open, or cellar to approximately 2034 under cool, stable conditions. This is an indicative window dependent, on storage. Keep in a cool and dark location.
- Food Pairing: Roast duck, venison, pork with mushrooms or a mushroom tart; gentle roasting flavours complement the wine's savoury detail.
A good Pinot Noir can make a beautifully simple dinner feel complete. Bring this to a roast or an earthy mushroom dish, pour it a little cool and enjoy how the red fruit and finer savoury notes develop together through the meal. Serve around 15-17°C, and allow the wine a little time to open before serving the main course.