Owner: Petra and Carl Ehrhard
Vintner: Carl Ehrhard
Vineyard area: 10 ha
Vineyards: Rüdesheim/Rheingau
Sites: Berg Rottland
  Berg Roseneck
  Bischofsberg
  Kirchenpfad
Grape variety: Riesling(90%)
  Spätburgunder(10%)
Average yield: Riesling 70hl/ha
  Spätburgunder 40hl/ha
Soils: Various slate structures
History: Founded 150 years ago.
 

Taken over in 1998 by Carl + Petra Ehrhard

Vinification: Cultivation of the vineyards aimed at producing the ideal fruit for the wines. ”One can only improve the wine quality in the vineyard!“

Vinification is focused on preserving the natural fruit of the Riesling in the wines. This is facilitated by natural and gentle fining and slow, cool fermentation.

“The quality of wines is not determined by single parameters such as acidity or alcohol, but in the overall outcome of the composition!“

The character of the wines is reflected in the harmonious balance between elegance and body.

Riesling - selectively hand-picked (no machine harvesting)
  • Best possible fining
  • Slow and cool fermentation
  • Preservation of natural sugar residues
  • Minimal filtration
  • Gentle and rapid bottling

Spätburgunder - selectively hand-picked, exclusively healthy grapes

  • Open mash fermentation
  • No filtration
Minimum ageing in wood barrels: 12 months