‘Shine’ SWEET RED QbA 2011

Region: Rheinhessen,

Varietal: 100% Dornfelder Dornfelder was a result of a series of crossings by August Herold at the breeding institute in Weinsberg in 1955 and was released for culti- vation in 1979. Since then, Dornfelder has grown to be the second most widely planted red grape in Germany due to the fact that it is easier to grow than Spätburgunder (); has better resistance to rot than Blauer Portugieser; has stronger stalks than Torollinger; ripens earlier than Lemberger and achieves higher must weights and produces a with deeper color, more powerful flavors and richer tannins than any of the above varieties. In short, it is a perfect red wine grape for the cool, sometimes damp northerly climate of Germany.

Vineyard: Heinz Eifel ‘Shine’ Dornfelder grows in the biggest Growing area: Rheinhessen. The Wine Estate of Christian Spohr, the son-in-law of Heinz Eifel, is based in Abenheim which is part of Worms, one of the oldest cities in Germany. Christian has control over the entire process – from the vine to bottle.

2011 Vintage: 2011 was a difficult year for the vintners. Especially in the Rheinhes- sen area where May frosts cut yields dramatically. This natural low , though bad for farmers in terms of quantities, was outstanding for consumers in terms of quality with grape sugar concentration lev- els averaging about 10° Oeschle (greater than 2 Brix) more than usual!

Flavor: The reflection of the sun’s rays off the Rhein river help to ripen these hearty red , thus producing a full bodied wine with flavors of dark red fruits with a well balanced sweetness.

Food Affinity: Enjoy slightly chilled on its own or with cheeses, salads pasta and fish.

Alcohol: 9.5 % RS: 45 g/l TA: 5.5 g/l

background Heinz Eifel is a brand of German Riesling that are crafted from the highest quality grapes processed with only the most modern standards, tech- niques and technology. Unlike many larger German wineries, Heinz Eifel himself has control over the entire winemaking process — from vine to bottle.

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