Hensel Aufwind Spatburgunder SP

Winemaker Thomas Hensel on the winery

“Our family has been making wine in Bad Dürkheim, in Germany’s Pfalz region, for more than 300 years. I have been running the family estate since 1990, developing it into a modern winery with a strong focus on quality and character. We work with a wide range of grape varieties, combining traditional expertise with an open-minded approach to innovation. In the vineyards, we deliberately keep yields low and carefully select our grapes. In the cellar, we handle the wines gently and pay attention to every stage of winemaking. Our aim is to create wines that clearly express their origin and grape variety.”

And on Pfalz, Germany

“Our Aufwind Spätburgunder comes from the Pfalz, around Bad Dürkheim. The relatively mild climate and varied soils provide excellent conditions for Pinot Noir. We carefully select the grapes and handle them with care to preserve the variety’s delicate fruit character. Most of the wine matures in stainless-steel tanks, while around ten percent spends a short period in used oak barrels. This keeps the fruit at the forefront, with the oak adding a subtle layer of depth. In the glass, we find juicy cherries and wild strawberries, complemented by delicate earthy notes, a hint of pepper and soft tannins. An elegant, approachable Spätburgunder with a lovely balance of fruit and spice.”