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WEINGUT HONOLD
Am Hummelberg 1, 76684 Östringen
T: +49 (7253) 278627, info@weingut-honold.de
www.weingut-honold.de
Cellar Door: Wednesdays through Fridays 10–12 hrs
and 15–18 hrs, Saturdays 9–13 hrs
Winemaker: Ludwig Honold
Contact: Ludwig Honold
Bottles/Hectares: 50,000 (70 % white, 30 % red)/8 ha
Ludwig Honold has run this 1938-founded
winery in Östringen in the Kraichgau subregion
with its eight hectares of vineyards
since 1985. He started making wine from fungal-resistant
varieties, or PiWis, as they are known,
as early as 2003 and thus was ahead of his time.
His experience with three varieties clearly shows
in the white blend “Ludwig’s Leidenschaft” which
is made from Cabernet Blanc and Sauvignac and
can be very pleasant with its opulent aromatics.
His Auxerrois, well-structured and creamy, has
turned out very well and we like to imagine it
alongside a mushroom or chestnut risotto. A
wineshop and bistro are also part of the estate.
89 2019 »Ludwig's Leidenschaft« tr. CB/CAL
"Ludwig's Leidenschaft" from Cabernet Blanc and Sauvignac,
scents of blackcurrant and ripe exotic fruit. Lively acidity
meets a dash of sweetness and ripe fruit on the palate,
generous in aromatics, candied orange peel in the finish.
13 Vol.-%. screwcap, €
88 2018 «Pinot« trocken WB/CH/PG
Blend of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, depicts
wood ageing with scents of pear, roasted chestnut and
quince. On the palate powerful and with a lot of spice, wood
notes. Dry and firm in structure but still needs time to develop.
14 Vol.-%. screwcap, €
89 2018 »Reserve« Östringen Rosenkranzweg
Lemberger Spätlese trocken
Blackberry and elderberry on the nose, also black cherry,
strong woody aromas, spice and a slight ethereal tone, wet
leather too. Shows great volume on the palate, rather restrained
extract content, obvious acidity, red fruits. Pairs well
with meat dishes. 14,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€
89 2018 Östringen Ulrichsberg Merlot trocken
Spicy and generous nose with blackberry and cherry
notes, also black cherries, cooked fruit, woody notes, juniper
berries and wet forest floor. Full on the palate, dry in
expression, medium extract, ripe acidity, the tannins are a
bit astringent, great wih meat. 13,5 Vol.-%. screwcap, €€
89 2019 Auxerrois trocken
Spicy nose with herbs and ripe pear, also yellow fruit and
some hop blossom. Powerful on the palate, good structure
and pleasant juiciness with texture. The balanced acidity
blends in well, slight phenolic hint. A pleasure to have in
the glass, ideal with chestnut risotto.
13,5 Vol.-%, screwcap, €
88 falstaff Wine Guide Germany 2021