Odinstal, Riesling 120 N.N. 2021, Pfalz, Germany

Who - Andreas Schumann, Odinstal
Where - Wachenheim, Pfalz, Germany
What - White Wine - Riesling
When - 2021
How  - Biodynamic, Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation in steel for seven months. 5% whole bunch, one year on full lees after fermentation. unfiltered, minimal sulphur added, vegan

This Riesling is grown on five hectares of Odinstal's biodynamic estate at 120m elevation near the valley of the river Rhine. The estate is based around a 19th century farmhouse and includes sparse meadows, a mixed forest as well as Andreas' trusty cows who know the land as well as him, grazing, controlling growth and providing compost and horns for the biodynamic preparations, all created on site. Biodiversity is key here and Andreas uses flowering cover crops between vine rows to encourage insects, birds and soil health as well as using herbal teas to minimise use of copper.