Lukas Hammelmann Dhochsatt Pinot Noir 2022
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The Land
This Pinot Noir hails from the Dhochsatt vineyards in the Pfalz, Germany. Sounds fancy, right? But the truth is, this spot used to be known for nothing more than onions and potatoes! Now, Lukas Hammelmann is showing what this windswept, cool area can do. The soils are a mix of sandstone, loess, and limestone, giving a unique character. The vines here are around 20 years old and up, and they're farmed organically, because Lukas believes the land knows best.
The Wine
Lukas Hammelmann Dhochsatt Pinot Noir is proof that great wines can come from unexpected places. It's a fresh and lively Pinot that shows off the unique character of his place. Expect bright red fruit like cherries and raspberries, with some earthy, savory hints – think forest floor rather than a ton of fruit. It's got a mouthwatering acidity, which is balanced out by a subtle richness that comes from aging in oak barrels. The wine was fermented with wild yeast with malolactic fermentation. It's bottled unfined and unfiltered, so you get the real deal, a wine that shows the true spirit of this spot.
The People
Lukas Hammelmann is a winemaker who's not afraid to do his own thing. He grew up in a spot people said was no good for grapes, but he proved them wrong. He started his own estate in 2016 with only a few tiny parcels and has grown it from there. He is meticulous and committed in both the vineyard and the cellar, yet still humble and down-to-earth. He doesn't care about big estates and fancy stuff, just making honest, standout wines that taste like where they come from. He’s a serious talent with a sense of humor and his wines are a reflection of that.
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The Pfalz, a region in western Germany, is known for its diverse range of wines, particularly its dry Rieslings. The area's rolling hills and varied soil types, including sandstone, loess, and limestone, create a terroir that is often more generous than the steep slate slopes of the Mosel. While Riesling is a focus, the Pfalz also produces excellent Pinot Noir, and a range of other varieties. The wines from this area are often known for their rich texture, vibrant acidity, and a core of pure fruit, giving them a clear sense of the place.
Pfalz
Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned, notoriously difficult-to-grow, low-yielding grape that finds its ancestral home in Burgundy, France, where it produces some of the world's most elegant and nuanced wines. While Burgundy remains its spiritual heartland, Pinot Noir has since traveled the globe, finding success in other cooler climates, notably in California, Oregon, New Zealand, and Germany. This grape is a challenge for any grower, as it requires specific conditions to show its best, and yet the wines it produces are capable of such a captivating and singular character.
