Eva Fricke Riesling, Rheingau, Germany 2023
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
Eva Fricke is one of the most exciting winemakers in Germany, known for her precise and terroir-driven Rieslings. She caught wine bug at age 17 in South Africa, and went on to work at top estates in Germany like J.B. Becker & then Leitz in 2002. She started her own Estate in 2006 Her focus on sustainable farming and minimal intervention winemaking has earned her a strong reputation in the Rheingau.
- WINEMAKER: Eva Fricke, a trailblazer in modern German winemaking.
- FARMING: Practicing organic, emphasizing sustainability and soil health.
- VARIETY: 100% Riesling.
- TERROIR: a blend of her steep, south-facing vineyards with slate soils
- VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel
- AGING: No oak aging
- TASTING NOTES: Crisp green apple, lime zest, and floral notes, with a strong mineral backbone and a refreshing, dry finish.
Eva Fricke is one of the most exciting winemakers in Germany, known for her precise and terroir-driven Rieslings. She caught wine bug at age 17 in South Africa, and went on to work at top estates in Germany like J.B. Becker & then Leitz in 2002. She started her own Estate in 2006 Her focus on sustainable farming and minimal intervention winemaking has earned her a strong reputation in the Rheingau.
- WINEMAKER: Eva Fricke, a trailblazer in modern German winemaking.
- FARMING: Practicing organic, emphasizing sustainability and soil health.
- VARIETY: 100% Riesling.
- TERROIR: a blend of her steep, south-facing vineyards with slate soils
- VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel
- AGING: No oak aging
- TASTING NOTES: Crisp green apple, lime zest, and floral notes, with a strong mineral backbone and a refreshing, dry finish.