Weinhof Scheu

Pfalz, Germany Klaus Scheu took control of the estate from his father, Günter, who retired in 1994. Theirs is a weinhof without borders, as it sits so close to the France (Alsace), that the vines nearly cross back and forth. Klaus, like his father, maps this not by geographic boundary, but by micro-climate and soils complexity, creating a unique home for each varietal and clone. His philosophy: the more precise the designation of origin, the higher quality of wine. In all, there is blue and yellow clays, limestone, silica, sandstone, chalk and slate decorating the soils, each positioned to various exposures. From this springs the voice of individual terrior. To preserve this individuality, Klaus does not craft the wines specific ripeness levels, like his northern German neighbors in Mosel. Older vines and meticulous vineyard work, keeps yields excessively low, adding to the concentration. The cellar too, allows for what the parcel and vintage have presented. There is both steel and oak present. Fermentations are allowed to occur at their own pace. This all drives to an output of high-density flavors and full concentration of fruits in the wine. Klaus claims that no other wine can be replicated like his, as he is making wine for his parcels, and they reflect that even in the poor vintages.