A blend from several sites around Kiedrich, including Klosterberg and Sandgrub. From Riesling vines that are more than 40 years old planted to a mix of soils: sandy loess and loam, clay, quartzite, and slate. Spontaneous fermentation in 100% stainless steel tank followed by 8 months on the fine lees . Notes of kumquat, candied citrus fruit and orange zest. Very aromatic, with tons of yellow apple, lemon curd, chamomile and fresh garden herbs. Impressive substance and harmony for the 2021 vintage. Juicy and focused, with a wonderful texture and an intense wet-stone finish that’s beautifully balanced. Very good aging potential. Vegan.

James Suckling 93 Points

About Eva Fricke

Unlike many of Germany’s renowned wineries, Weingut Eva Fricke is a young estate that was founded only in 2006. However, what makes things even more interesting is that its founder Eva Fricke was born to two doctors, not a winemaking family, and in Bremen, a place better known for beer and cars.

Her story begins when one fateful summer, Eva got bit by the wine bug while working at a winery in South Africa when she was 17-years-old. The memorable experience led her to the famous Geisenheim University, studying viticulture and oenology. During her time there, she had practical training in all different corners of the world. Upon graduating in 2001, she then set off to Australia to work at another winery. In 2002, she returned to Germany, taking on the assistant manager role at J.B. Becker in Rheingau before moving to the well-known Leitz estate as the vineyard and operations manager two years later.

At this time, she envisioned establishing her own estate. This dream became a reality in 2006 while still employed at Leitz—when Eva produced her first vintage in the town of Lorch in the northern part of Rheingau. Since then, Eva’s winery grew gradually to 17 hectares (42 acres) that she farms organically, and she also enjoys being the new star on the German wine scene, specializing in Riesling.