Eva Fricke - Riesling Rheingau 2022

How, one might ask, has Eva Fricke grown not only her holdings (from 0.25 hectares to 17 hectares currently) but her winery, located in Eltville along the Rhein river, into one of the most admired operations in the Rheingau today? Though she has no shortage of experience, it was not by way of family lineage or luck. Her determination, precision and trust in nature allowed her to work her way up the ladder in one of Germany’s tightest-knit winemaking regions, where Fricke credits life’s serendipitous ways and her talented team for the success of the winery today.

 An impressive collection of laser-sharp Rieslings show the different tendencies and flavors of the Rheingau’s rich soils. Expression and elegance are maxims at this domaine, which is why the vinification follows a purist, minimalist approach. Eva Fricke’s Rieslings are a unique triangulation of acid, sugar and salt with remarkable palate weight and texture.

Taken from a vineyard parcels in both Eltsville (80%) and Lorch (20%). It aims to be a representation of the Rheingau terroir, fermented in stainless steel with a slight maceration on the skins followed by four to nine months on fine lees. A dry Riesling that provides an excellent introduction to Fricke’s expressive yet precise style with great salinity.

"At first a touch of youhttful leesy funk, but this really benefits from aeration, releasing aromas of white tree fruit, fresh garden herbs, citrus and spring flowers. Remarkable structure and energy for an entry-level wine, the medium-bodied palate creamy and racy. Impressively long finish with notes of preserved lemons and rhubarb. Vegan. Drink or hold. Screw cap." - 91 Points, James Suckling 

Producer: Eva Fricke

Country: Germany

Region: Rheingau

Varietal: Riesling

Appellation: Rheingau

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml