In the Pfalz, we visited 4 wine producers during: The Sun-Kissed South: Germany’s Pinot Noir, the Other Whites, the Culinary Regions - Germany-South and Alsace 2018 Tour by ombiasy WineTours: Baden, Alsace, Pfalz and Rheinhessen
Weingut Friedrich Becker in Schweigen
Weingut Siener in Birkweiler
Weingut Bürklin-Wolf in Wachenheim
Weingut Reichsrat von Buhl in Deidesheim
While the other three estates are all considered to be at the world-class level (and are VDP members, the association of about 200 German elite winemakers), Weingut Siener is a step below with 3/5 grapes in the Gault Millau WeinGuide 2019. Most of the wines are sold at the winery itself with exports accounting only for a small part of the output. Against this backgound, Weingut Siener produces most interesting, highly sought, high quality wines at a price point below that of the other three producers we visited in the Pfalz. Peter Siener's wines are like him character heads, occasionally a little stubborn, but unmistakable, with a lot of backbone and always worth the patience. Power, acidity and length mate in a variety of ways in his wines, with freshness and tension. Peter Siener is as deeply-rooted in Birkweiler as his vines are rooted in the soils of the foothills of the Palatinate mountains. Besides his passion for his wines Peter Siener also loves cooking and is passionate about food. That explains the grip and power of his wines that are perfect to match with food.
Peter Siener was our host.
The visit started with a glass of Weingut Peter Siener Sekt. Peter then took us on a tour of the famous Kastanienbusch and Mandelberg vineyards. We then sat down with Peter Siener in the courtyard of Weingut Siener for a Riesling Kastanienbusch and Pinot Noir Kastanienbusch vertical tasting comprising 5 vintages. Denise Siener served delicious local food from the Pfalz.
This is the second of two postings with regard to our visit of Weingut Siener:
Vineyard Tour at Weingut Siener in Birkweiler, Pfalz, with Peter Siener - Germany-South and Alsace 2018 Tour by ombiasy WineTours: Baden, Alsace, Pfalz and Rheinhessen
Extensive Vertical "Kastanienbusch" Tasting (Riesling and Spätburgunder) at Weingut Siener in Birkweiler, Pfalz, with Owner/ Winemaker Peter Siener - Germany-South and Alsace 2018 Tour by ombiasy WineTours: Baden, Alsace, Pfalz and Rheinhessen
Weingut Siener
For three generations, the Weingut Siener has been all about family and wine. Peter and Denise and their daughters Paula and Helena live in a traditional Winzerhaus in Birkweiler.
Peter Siener is the third generation owner and winemaker at Weingut Siener. He took over from his father in 2000 and has since stepped hard on the accelerator to pursue quality with a vengeance. He also doubled the vineyard site and has holdings in two of the best vineyard sites of the southern Pfalz: the Kastanienbusch and the Mandelberg both in Birkweiler. Since Peter's entry into the winery, new approaches have been taken in reducing yields, developing wines and marketing, with great recognition and much success.. He belongs to the generation of the young, energetic winemakers in Germany who follow new paths to only produce the best of the best quality.
Today, the vineyard are totals 15 hectares in the single vineyards Kastanienbusch and Mandelberg (Birkweiler), as well as Sonnenberg (Leinsweiler). They are planted with the white varieties Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Silvaner, as well as with the red varieties Pinot Noir, St. Laurent, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
The Siener wines are produced in 4 lines: Literwein, Gutswein, Erste Lage Wein and Grosse Lage Wein.
Bottle-fermented sparkling wines (Sekt) are also produced.
The winery is a member of the Vereinigung Südpfalz-Connexion and of FAIR'N GREEN.
FAIR'N GREEN
Peter Siener: By becoming a member of FAIR'N GREEN, we want to have our sustainable production certified, which translates into more transparency for our customers and even more sharing and control at every step in our work, and we believe it will optimize our operations in many areas - our contribution to environmental protection and social responsibility.
Chilled Wine (Hong Kong)
In terms of exports, Weingut Siener wines are available in Switzerland, Norway, Holland and Hong Kong (at Chilled Wine).
Chilled Wines: Siener - The Grape Whisperer. Peter Siener’s wines are a reflection of his own personality – generous, swinging, and thoughtful – wine is not just a product to him, and making it is not a job; he is ‘Vintner at Heart’. That’s why he is only fully satisfied if the quality exceeds his own expectations, ensuring that good can be better and better can be best. Sophistication and distinctiveness are things that usually fade with time, but the taste of Peter’s wines makes each moment everlasting.
Vineyard Tour at Weingut Siener in Birkweiler, Pfalz, with Peter Siener
Following a glass of Siener Sekt, Peter took us on a tour of the famous Kastanienbusch and Mandelberg vineyards.
I have already reported about the vineyard tour here: Vineyard Tour at Weingut Siener in Birkweiler, Pfalz, with Peter Siener - Germany-South and Alsace 2018 Tour by ombiasy WineTours: Baden, Alsace, Pfalz and Rheinhessen
Extensive Vertical Kastanienbusch Vineyard Tasting (Riesling and Spätburgunder)
After the vineyard tour, we drove back to the estate and sat down with Peter in the courtyard of Weingut Siener for a Riesling Kastanienbusch and Pinot Noir Kastanienbusch vertical tasting comprising 6 vintages. Denise Siener served delicious local food from the Pfalz. We started the tasting with a few other wines.
The Wines Peter Poured
Weingut Siener produces most interesting, highly sought, high quality wines at a price point below that of the other three producers we visited in the Pfalz. Peter Siener's wines are like him character heads, occasionally a little stubborn, but unmistakable, with a lot of backbone and always worth the patience. Power, acidity and length mate in a variety of ways in his wines, with freshness and tension. Peter Siener is as deeply-rooted in Birkweiler as his vines are rooted in the soils of the foothills of the Palatinate mountains. Besides his passion for his wines Peter Siener also loves cooking and is passionate about food. That explains the grip and power of his wines that are perfect to match with food.
A few other Wines
We started with a few other wines.
5 Kastanienbusch Rieslings
We then tasted 5 vintages of Kastanienbusch Riesling.
Peter Siener: 1500 bottles per year. Slate. Low yield. Small, yellow berries. No need for green harvest. Old vines bring saltiness to the taste.
2016 Weingut Siener Birkweiler Kastanienbusch, Schiefer, Riesling
Peter Siener: Cool year. 36 hours pressing. 10 months on th lees. In stainless steel tanks. Good acidity. Fresh. Very mineral. Expect this wine to improve further.
2015 Weingut Siener Birkweiler Kastanienbusch, Schiefer, Riesling
Peter Siener: Extremely hot year. 12 hours skin maceration. Riper. Less acidity. More voluptious. More opulent.
2014 Weingut Siener Birkweiler Kastanienbusch, Schiefer, Riesling
Peter Siener: 40 hours skin maceration. Long time on the lees. 40% in used tonneaux. Is a bit closed now. Lots of herbs. Creamy.
2012 Weingut Siener Birkweiler Kastanienbusch, Schiefer, Riesling
Peter Siener: Fantastic year in the Pfalz. Harvested in November. Stainless steel. Mineral, spicy, elegant. Tannins well integrated. Perfect.
2011 Weingut Siener Birkweiler Kastanienbusch, Schiefer, Riesling
Peter Siener: Warm year. 12 hours skin maceration. Alcohol is in the forefront. Much less minerality than all the other vintages. Broad. Fat. Petrol at the end.
6 Kastanienbusch Pinot Noir and Spätburgunder
We finished with tasting 6 vintages Kastanienbusch Pinot Noir and Spätburgunder.
2014 Weingut Siener Birkweiler Kastanienbusch, Pinot Noir
Peter Siener: Green harvest. Very low yield. 14% alcohol. 100% in new barrique. Wood well integrated. Fine tannins. Silky with lots of power.
2013 Weingut Siener Birkweiler Kastanienbusch, Pinot Noir
Peter Siener: Green harvest. Very low yield. 100% in new barrique. THE year for Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir at its best. Very well made.
2012 Weingut Siener Birkweiler Kastanienbusch, Pinot Noir
Peter Siener: Brownish in the glass. Dry tannins at the back. Less complex than 2013 and 2014.
2011 Weingut Siener Birkweiler Kastanienbusch, Spätburgunder
Peter Siener: Open vat fermentation. First time without pumping. Lighter. Elegant. Lots of strawberry notes on the nose.
2009 Weingut Siener Birkweiler Kastanienbusch, Spätburgunder
Peter Siener: Hot year. Fat. Not enough acidity. The grapes were harvested too late. Opulent. Lacks elegance. Very massiv.
2008 Weingut Siener Birkweiler Kastanienbusch, Spätburgunder
Peter Siener: Very cold year. 100% in barrique. No brownish notes in the colour. Very fresh, young.
Bye-bye
Thanks Peter and Denise for a most impressive vineyard tour and a world class tasting.
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