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Episode 10: Dominik Sona of Koehler-Rupreckt - Pfatz Winegrowing - Lessons in German Wine

June 14, 2024  /  Nile Zacherle  /  Source

Dominik Sona is one of the guiding Organic winegrowers in Pfalz wine region of Germany. He has worked all over the world with folks like Ted Lemon at Littorai and at Burn Cottage in New Zealand as well as France to boot. He's family has been treading the ground for generations in the Pfatz region of Germany, while also having worked closely with Ernie Loosen at Villa Wolf (J.L. Wolf) also in the Pfalz for many years. I had the opportunity to visit with him there back in 2010 . We traveled to the Mosel to taste and experience what he and his peers from the German Winemaking School at Geisenheim had all set out to do: push German Winegrowing to the next level. Now nearly 14 years later we discuss the historic significance of Koehler-Ruprecht Estate, its traditional yet modern approach and the expression of place we find so captivating. We discuss current and past vintages, challenges and definitions with their Appellation System and their winemaking approach. Its a lot to take in and frankly their is nothing better than being there for yourself to taste the magnificence of Riesling and its reflection of place. Koehler-Ruprecht Wines are available through distribution in the US via Louis/Dressner Selections and can be purchased directly through: Kogod Wine.