The focus at J.L. Wolf is on classic Rieslings from top
vineyards. To preserve the naturally high quality of the
vineyards, we emphasize gentle handling through traditional
winemaking techniques. Our goal is to produce wines that
express the pure, authentic terroir of the Pfalz.
An unofficial, Burgundy-style classification of the
vineyards is used at J.L. Wolf. Based largely on an 1828
property tax assessment done by the Bavarian government, it
identifies three first-growth (grand cru) vineyards at J.L.
Wolf: Pechstein, Ungeheuer and Jesuitengarten, all in the
village of Forst. Three second-growth (premier cru)
vineyards are adjacent to the estate villa in Wachenheim:
Goldbächel, Gerümpel and the wholly owned Belz. In addition,
J.L. Wolf owns village (villages) quality vineyards, which
produce the Wachenheimer and Forster Rieslings. |
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| For Ernst, taking on
the J.L. Wolf estate was déjà vu all over again. As
with Dr. Loosen, he seized the opportunity to
revitalize a neglected wine estate blessed with
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vines in
great vineyards. The two estates also have similar
locations: The Dr. Loosen estate is in Bernkastel,
at the heart of the middle Mosel, while J.L. Wolf is
in Wachenheim, at the center of a picturesque wine
area known as the middle Haardt. |
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