Weingut Pfeffingen Dry Scheurebe 2022

Weingut Pfeffingen Dry Scheurebe 2022

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Name: Weingut Pfeffingen Dry Scheurebe 
Country: Germany
Region: Pfalz
Producer: Weingut Pfeffingen
Size: 750ml
Vintage: 2022
Varietal: Scheurebe

You may not be familiar with the Scheurebe grape, as the variety is relatively unknown in the new world, but has a fair number of plantings in Austria and Germany.  Created by a German scientist (George Scheu, which, when combined with the German suffix for vine, ‘Rebe’ gave the grape its unusual name) in 1916 by crossing Riesling with an unknown wild vine.  The purpose of this crossing was to create a superior version of Sylvaner, but this crossing created a unique and highly aromatic varietal, which is often used to make dessert wines.  This example, however, is a dry expression of the Scheurebe grape, and an excellent introduction to the varietal.  The Pfeffingen winery, located in Germany’s lauded Pfalz wine region, has made something of a passion project of Scheurebe, creating wines of distinction and quality.  Pfeffingen’s winemaker, Jan Eymael, often picks the Scheurebe just before it reaches maximum ripeness to preserve the freshness and acidity inherent to the variety.  The first thing you’ll likely notice about the 2022 Pfeffingen Dry Scheurebe is the intense aromatic profile of lime, grapefruit, and (most interestingly!) blackcurrant.  On the palate, honeydew melon joins the profile and mingles with a cooling mint sensation.  This Scheurebe boasts a fine mineral profile, abundant acidity with a rich and round mouthfeel and a long, refreshing finish.  Try with grilled fish and shellfish, schnitzel and potato salads. 

Fruit 4/5             Body 4/5             Acid 4/5