2013 Ungsteiner Herrenberg Scheurebe Auslese

When I first came to Germany many years ago, Pfeffingen--known then instead as Fuhrmann-Eymael--was one of my favorite producers. A major reconstruction of the vineyards meant that for a long time they were working with younger vines. For a few years, the luster on their star faded. Only recently have they slowly reemerged to their former prominence. That rise coincides with Jan Eymael’s return about a decade ago along with his wife Karin, who, like her husband, also studied winemaking in Geisenheim. Beyond their dry Rieslings, this estate has always been known for their exceptional Scheurebe, a variety that Jan Eymael wants to highlight even more in the years to come. He has also replanted Roter Riesling, a red variant of the better white grape that was often seen in the past in field blends.