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German Wine
for Experts

The terroir of the Oppenheim vineyard slope is limestone, and this is reflected in the character of the wines, giving a fine chalky minerality, especially with Riesling. The proximity to the river and the amphitheatre slope on the edge of the Rhine valley, facing SSE, provide a great macroclimate. The Sackträger is rated as one of the best sites in Rheinhessen.

2022 Riesling Kabinett

Reflects the limestone terroir with a chalky mouthwatering minerality, great fruit and a dry finish.

Limestone Vineyards
Sustainably Farmed

Traditional and meticulously detailed, sustainable cultivation of the vines with strict pruning, careful soil & foliage management. Low yields and selective harvesting, are coupled with modern technology in the cellars. Fermentation taking place in stainless steel under controlled temperature conditions.

2021 RIESLING Spätlese
Oppenheimer Sackträger

Appealing bouquet of ripe apricots with lemon zest, juice on the palate, balanced acidity and a hint of salty minerality. 

Premium Grapes &
Best Sites

Although dry-style in taste, the Oppenheimer Riesling Kabinett (sourced from the Herrenberg and Kreuz) shows a fine, smooth balance with appealing peachy flavours. The Sackträger wines are even more complex with pronounced sweetness, as well as these typical juicy peach and apricot flavours from the rich limestone soil.

Apart from fruity-style wines, Frank also produces a high percentage of dry wines, especially Silvaner from old vines. Made from 50 year old vines, this is an astonishing introduction to Silvaner. Wonderfully dry and nervey, the wine shows great peach and nectarine fruit qualitites with a bright mineral finish.

The Pinot Noirs are also harvested at similar high physiological ripeness, fermented traditionally on the mash, and matured in new and old oak for 12+ months.

2022 Silvaner
Old Vines

Made from 50 year old vines, this is an astonishing introduction to Silvaner. Wonderfully dry and nervey, the wine shows great peach and nectarine fruit qualitites with a bright mineral finish. 

Masterful Craftsmanship

Frank Heyden completed his studies at the famous Geisenheim viticultural institute and has already convinced the German critics. This young talented winemaker is crafting great wines from the best rated vineyards of Oppenheim.

2021 Pinot Noir
Unfiltered

Harvested at high physio-logical ripeness, fermented traditionally on the masand matured in new andold oak for 12+ months.