Niklas Rückrich
Niklas Rückrich
18 7 9151 KM
18 7 9151 KM
vino naturale
During a fantastic wine festival, it happens that I meet Jörgen—a wise, crazy guy—and he makes me try Rülander, made by Niklas Rückrich. My first reaction is to hug that old, wise, crazy guy, to thank him for the experience. Back in my head, I have just one constant thought: I need to try that wine again. So now, I'm here, trying to put down all the emotions I experienced drinking it. If you are reading this, you should definitely buy it. But let’s take a step back. Because I love to understand how wine is made, we must talk about Niklas and his absolute talent. The first thing that grabs you is the orangish, golden-brownish color. How is that possible? Niklas uses Pinot Gris harvested in Eckelsheim, in Germany's Rheinhessen region. His vineyards are rooted in 285-million-year-old volcanic porphyry soils, giving the wine a totally unique, fresh, mineral character. His absolute genius lies in dividing the hand-harvested Pinot Gris into three paths: 40% remains in contact with the skins for 7 days and is then transferred to steel tanks; half of the remaining portion remains in contact with the skins for 7 days and is then transferred to used oak barrels, while the other half is pressed immediately and then transferred to used oak barrels. They are blended and bottle-aged for six months. I know you want to know how it tastes. I will try my best, but describing a natural, alive wine is impossible; the experience changes with every minute. On the nose, you smell peach and a touch of burnt sugar. On the palate, the fresh, fruity minerality pops. The aftertaste is mineral and stinging—like when you have swum too long in a very salty sea and the sides of your tongue tingle. At first, it is biting, young, and energetic. But as the clock ticks, the wine matures, taking on a rounder, softer taste. I want to thank Jörgen from Rekovin and Niklas for making me discover this. Thanks so much. Fuhgeddaboutit 5/5 ⭐
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During a fantastic wine festival, it happens that I meet Jörgen—a wise, crazy guy—and he makes me try Rülander, made by Niklas Rückrich. My first reaction is to hug that old, wise, crazy guy, to thank him for the experience. Back in my head, I have just one constant thought: I need to try that wine again. So now, I'm here, trying to put down all the emotions I experienced drinking it. If you are reading this, you should definitely buy it. But let’s take a step back. Because I love to understand how wine is made, we must talk about Niklas and his absolute talent. The first thing that grabs you is the orangish, golden-brownish color. How is that possible? Niklas uses Pinot Gris harvested in Eckelsheim, in Germany's Rheinhessen region. His vineyards are rooted in 285-million-year-old volcanic porphyry soils, giving the wine a totally unique, fresh, mineral character. His absolute genius lies in dividing the hand-harvested Pinot Gris into three paths: 40% remains in contact with the skins for 7 days and is then transferred to steel tanks; half of the remaining portion remains in contact with the skins for 7 days and is then transferred to used oak barrels, while the other half is pressed immediately and then transferred to used oak barrels. They are blended and bottle-aged for six months. I know you want to know how it tastes. I will try my best, but describing a natural, alive wine is impossible; the experience changes with every minute. On the nose, you smell peach and a touch of burnt sugar. On the palate, the fresh, fruity minerality pops. The aftertaste is mineral and stinging—like when you have swum too long in a very salty sea and the sides of your tongue tingle. At first, it is biting, young, and energetic. But as the clock ticks, the wine matures, taking on a rounder, softer taste. I want to thank Jörgen from Rekovin and Niklas for making me discover this. Thanks so much. Fuhgeddaboutit 5/5 ⭐
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An approachable yet complex take on skin-fermented Grauburgunder – always fermented on the skins (7 days), with varying proportions of direct press and carbonique maceration depending on the vintage. It’s a true but slightly Orange Wine, but crafted for balance: with a fine, elegant tannin structure and juicy freshness that appeals to both natural wine nerds and orange wine newcomers. Bright grapefruit zest on the nose – tangerine peel and lemon flower in the background. Floral, silky, almost rosy. On the palate: juicy and crisp, carried by gentle grip and a refreshing citrus-bitter finish reminiscent of pink grapefruit. Always a radiant amber in the glass. Always vibrant. Always mouthwatering. Perfect for sunny days, park picnics, and long summer nights. But also bold enough to pair with grilled or smoked dishes – its subtle, meaty undertones hold their ground beautifully.
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