2022 Weingut Okonomierat Rebholz Riesling Vom Rotliegenden Birkweiler Pfalz 750 ml

Mention Rebholz to any German sommelier, and their eyes will light up.

By any measure they’re one of the great estates in Europe, producing monumental white wines that deliver blinding complexity and exceptional ageworthiness—and their specialty has been powerfully dry Riesling since long before that was fashionable.

A defining characteristic of Rebholz's approach to winemaking is their unwavering commitment to organic and biodynamic farming practices. The estate transitioned to organic viticulture in the 1990s and received official certification in 2005. This dedication to sustainable agriculture goes beyond mere trend-following; it's a fundamental philosophy that the Rebholz family believes is essential for producing wines of the highest quality and authenticity. 

Their vineyards are treated as complex ecosystems, with biodiversity encouraged and chemical interventions strictly avoided. This approach not only benefits the environment but also results in grapes that truly express the unique terroir of the Pfalz region.

The winery's dedication to excellence has not gone unnoticed. Rebholz is a member of the prestigious VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter), an association of Germany's top wine estates—and consistently earns accolades for their 

Among Rebholz's impressive portfolio, their Vom Rotliegenden Riesling stands out as a particularly noteworthy expression of both terroir and winemaking skill. The wine takes its name from the distinctive red sandstone soil that characterizes some of their vineyards around the town of Birkweiler. This unique soil type, dating back to the Permian period, imparts a distinctive mineral character to the wines grown on it. Rebholz's Rotliegenden Riesling captures this terroir beautifully, offering a wine of remarkable precision and complexity.