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Karl May

The Karl May estate has been in Osthofen for the past eight generations. Fritz May switched from mixed agriculture to viticulture in the late 1950s. The estate is named after his son Karl, who extended the holdings from 1.5 hectares to 14 hectares. Fritz May’s sons, Peter and Fritz, took over in 2005 and now farm 34 hectares, split into 30% Riesling, 15% Pinot Noir and some Pinot Noir Précoce, 10% each of Grau-and Weissburgunder and Chardonnay along with some Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. They converted to organics in 2006 and have been certified since 2009. While their original farm is in Osthofen, they now have a modern winery on the outskirts of the village, with only the red wine cellar remaining at the old site. Peter May reports that 2023 was “turbulent” with rain and hail that demanded “a lot of energy in the vineyards” and stringent selection at harvest. The main harvest started in the first week of September and finished in the first week of October.

From Rheinhessen & Rheingau: Riesling Triumphs After Rain (Oct 2024) by Anne Krebiehl MW

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2023 Blutsbruder Weiss

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