VetterPinot Noir and Müller-Thurgau “Rotling” 2022 (750ml)

Once a fairly common practice (and wine) for the domestic German market, the category of “Rotling” (technically a wine made from both red and white grapes that must be pressed and fermented together) suffered from copious amounts of über-cheap, often off-dry versions in the 1980s and 1990s, thus destroying the reputation of the practice. So it’s been curious to see the style coming back into practice, among those winemakers who see a value in delicate reds. This is a roughly 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir and Müller-Thurgau, crushed and pressed together with élevage in large casks. If there is a more mineral, quinine, electrolyte-powdered wine we have not yet tasted it. Consider this the official wine of the NYC marathon. It’s a beguiling colour – between watermelon and orange Hi-C, with crystal clear berry flavors, a crunchy-salty minerality and just amazing verve. Pure refreshment. This will be bottled in a clear bottle with a crown cap.