Community Tasting Note

grapenomad wrote:

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - Out in the western parts of Germany’s Rheinhessen region, a place that's literally called the land of the thousand hills, there’s this cool, foresty area stretching from the village of Wöllstein, dubbed Rheinhessische Schweiz (or Swiss Rheinhessen). Nestled among these storybook hills in a small village called Ecklesheim, you’ll find Weingut Mann. Andreas Mann runs the show here, bringing a fresh vibe to the place. He’s all about keeping the legacy of classic wine vibes alive (think top-tier Riesling and some seriously smooth Spätburgunder) but isn’t afraid to mix things up.

This Pinot Noir comes from a 10-hectare vineyard in Rheinhessen. Spends 23 months in foudres (barrels that hold more than 1000 litres of wine). I’ve haven’t had a wine like this in a long time, one where the Brett is so well-integrated with the fruit that it gives the impression that you’re drinking a blue cheese infused cherry juice. Sounds weird as fuck, but trust me, it works in the most bizarre way. You can also find these types of wines in southern Rhone, but with a bit more punch to them.

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