The Wine:

Weingut Peth-Wetz, run by husband & wife Christian & Maja, epitomises the new face of German wine.
Vibrant citrus on the nose, with fresh grapefuit and lemon characteristics. The palate is dry and well-rounded, with juicy ripe pear, apricot and melon and fresh acidity.

Further Info:

Founded in 2001, Christian Peth & his wife Maja Luise lead the team at Weingut Peth-Wetz, located between Worms & Alzey in Germany’s Rheinhessen. As both owner & cellarmaster, Christian cultivates 30ha of vineyards around the towns of Bermersheim, Dalsheim & Westhofen, where his vines grow in loess & limestone soils.
The wines are both striking & confident. Christian doesn’t shy away from powerful, tannic or concentrated wines of distinctive character. In fact, he came to appreciate the style during his studies & apprenticeships in Chile, Australia, the USA & at Geisenheim University in Germany.
Maja’s also done her share of travel & her time in Luxembourg, Turkey & Florida had a profound impact, laying the groundwork for an open-mindedness similar to Christian’s. Unsurprisingly, Peth-Wetz focuses not just on German classics, but also a range of classic French varieties less common here. The decision to produce international red wines of a distinct regional character is one that reflects their deepest convictions rather than the latest trends.
With care for the environment, they are in the transition of become organically certified.