2018 Wunderwerk Rheinhessen Spätburgunder, Dreissigacker

• Style: Perfumed, delicate red with fine tannins
• Taste: Red berries, cedar, cinnamon and savoury spice, refreshing acidity
• Food: Roast duck, game, herb-crusted pork, aged cheeses
• Occasion: Date night; thoughtful gifting
• Serve: Bone dry, 14% ABV, drink now through 2026

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A limestone-grown Spätburgunder that opens with perfumed red berries and subtle cedar, building toward cinnamon and savoury spice on the palate. Two years' maturation in French and Austrian barrels has added depth and velvety tannins, while fresh acidity keeps the wine genuinely refreshing rather than heavy. The 2018 reveals itself slowly, rewarding patience with aromatic intensity born from cool Bechtheim nights and careful vineyard management.

The Winery — Jochen Dreissigacker

Jochen Dreissigacker stands at the forefront of the Rheinhessen revival, reshaping perceptions of what this region can achieve. His 45-hectare estate has held organic certification since 2010 and applies biodynamic methods throughout much of his vineyard work. In the cellar, his philosophy is deliberately natural: wild-yeast fermentation, hand harvesting of fully ripe grapes, minimal sulphur, and unfiltered bottling. The 2018 vintage favoured his patient approach — spring frost and hail trimmed yields, but pre-harvest rain and cool nights allowed complete ripening and the aromatic depth evident in the glass. This wine carries no added sweetness; every flavour comes from what the vineyard and cellar work have built.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this with roasted duck, game birds, or herb-crusted pork — the juicy acidity and savoury undertones sit perfectly alongside richer proteins and grilled vegetables. It's equally rewarding with harder aged cheeses. At bone-dry (0.2g/L residual sugar) and 14% alcohol, it's built for food and conversation, vegan-friendly and made to age gracefully over the next five to eight years. Discover quality Rheinhessen in action through this showcase of modern, organic winemaking. Explore the rest of our Germany collection and our broader Light Red Wine selection — there's plenty more to discover from producers reshaping regional expectations.