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Country

Germany

Region

Mosel

Sub-Region

Middle Mosel

Website

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Peter Griebeler is articulate and ambitious, with a wry sense of humour. Having studied winemaking and completed internships at two of Germany’s most prestigious estates, Schlossgut Diel in the Nahe and Fritz Haag in the Mosel, Peter then worked as winemaker at ZGM. In 2014 he decided to return to the family estate in Zeltingen where things are on a much smaller artisan scale and very much focused on quality. A significant proportion of the vines are on the magnificent, vertiginous slopes of Sonnenuhr and Schlossberg. While also making some sweeter styles, Peter’s focus is on the dry (trocken) style, which highlights the terroir and minerality of his sites. Throughout the range, the natural ripeness of the grapes, achieved through good exposure and vineyard management, means that while the wines are dry (about six grams of residual sugar), they have a lovely mid-palate weight that prevents them from being rasping. The zing and vitality are all there but there is enough fruit to carry them.

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Everyday Series

The Sanford & Benedict vineyard, located in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, was planted in 1971 and is home to the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Santa Barbara County. The soils in the western Santa Ynez Valley have lower quantities of clay than other areas of the valley. They are comprised of Gazos clay loam, with 15% to 30% slopes, and Santa Lucia shaley clay loam, with 9% to 15% slopes in blocks 5, 6 and 10. The area receives foggy mornings and long, cool days, resulting in a longer growing season and lower yields.

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Colour Block Series

His Colour Block Series Pinot Noir showcases the Steels Creek vineyard. Ben always crafts his wines in a way that allows the end product to sing of the place it hails from, ensuring he preserves the character of the terroir.

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Design Series

Located 18 miles from the ocean in the Santa Maria Valley, the Bien Nacido Vineyard is planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The vines grow in soils comprised of the Elder series and Shedd series. The Elder series consists of two blocks, found on flood plains and alluvial fans with an elevation range of 100 to 1,500 feet, with 9% to 15% slopes. The site experiences an average annual rainfall of 12 to 18 inches. Just uphill along the road is where the well-drained, Chamise clay loams of the Shedd series can be found. Slopes here are 30% to 45% and elevations range from 200 to 2,500 feet, with an average annual rainfall of 14 to 16 inches.

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Gavin Chanin brings a unique artistic touch to the world of wine by painting his own labels. Each label reflects his passion for both winemaking and art, transforming the bottle into a canvas that tells a story. This personal approach not enhances the aesthetic appeal of his wines but also connects consumers to the artistry behind each sip. Gavin’s labels are a testament to his creativity making every bottle a work of art in its own right.

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