Description
Situated just outside Bad Dürkheim in the heart of Germany’s Pfalz region, Weingut Pfeffingen has been owned and operated by the Eymael family for more than 250 years. The estate has built a reputation for crafting vibrant, mineral-driven wines that perfectly express the famed Mittelhaardt terroir. Today, oenologists Jan Eymael, his wife Karin and his mother Doris lead the winery, continuing a long family tradition rooted in meticulous vineyard care and sustainable practices. Pfeffingen’s vineyards are planted predominantly to Riesling, Scheurebe, and Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), thriving on the region’s rich limestone and loess soils. The estate is especially renowned for its Scheurebe (previously featured in our wine club), producing benchmark examples of the grape with exotic aromatics and crisp precision.
Their labels prominently feature their historic family coat of arms, which centers on a mythical unicorn—a symbol granted to the Eymael family ancestors by Emperor Ferdinand II in 1622. This emblem reflects the estate's deep heritage, tracing back to noble origins. As a proud member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter), Weingut Pfeffingen adheres to strict quality standards and focuses on expressing each site’s unique character. Through its history and forward-thinking approach, the Eymael family continues to define what makes Pfeffingen one of the Pfalz’s most beloved and consistent producers.
Bright and expressive, the 2022 Pfeffingen Dry Riesling opens with aromas of peach, apricot, yellow apple, and lime zest, layered with a subtle stony minerality. The palate is crisp and lively, showing juicy citrus and orchard fruit framed by racy acidity and a sleek, elegant texture. A clean, mouthwatering finish leaves behind notes of grapefruit and crushed stone.
